machine-wash
Tumble with detergent
Machine-wash means to clean clothing or fabric in a washing machine rather than by hand.
It appears most often as a verb in care instructions: Machine-wash cold with like colors.
As an adjective, it describes items safe for this treatment: machine-wash fabrics.
The hyphenated form is standard, though machine wash without the hyphen also appears, especially when used as a noun phrase.
Fine garments requiring careful laundering
- colorfastDye resists fading
- shrinkageDecrease in size
- syntheticsChemically manufactured substances
- woolensGarments of sheep fiber
cotton · polyester · denim · bedding · towels · activewear · cold-water · inside-out
Chemical cleaning agent
- rinseWash without scrubbing
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- drumStruck percussion cylinder
- permanent-pressWrinkle-resistant fabric treatment
heavy-duty · laundromat · sorting · soaking · prewash · tumble
Reducing required duration
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
- effortlessRequiring no strain
practical · routine · household · domestic · everyday · simple · accessible · modern
delicates
Fine garments requiring careful laundering
- colorfastDye resists fading
- shrinkageDecrease in size
- syntheticsChemically manufactured substances
woolens · cotton · polyester · denim · bedding · towels · activewear · cold-water · inside-out · zippers
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
permanent-press · heavy-duty · laundromat · sorting · soaking · prewash · tumble
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- easy-careNeeding minimal tending
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- low-maintenanceRequiring little care
effortless · practical · routine · household · domestic · everyday · simple · accessible · modern
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- sanitizeCleanse of pathogens