machine-washes
Tumbles with detergent
Machine-washes is the verb form for cleaning something in a washing machine rather than by hand: This fabric machine-washes beautifully.
Care labels often specify whether a garment machine-washes safely or requires dry cleaning.
The hyphen distinguishes the compound verb from the noun phrase "machine washes."
Fine garments requiring careful laundering
- syntheticsChemically manufactured substances
- woolensGarments of sheep fiber
- linensHousehold fabric goods
- cottonsDevelops affinity for
denim · activewear · bedding · towels · underwear · socks · shirts · colorfast
Chemical cleaning agent
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- brighteningIncreasing in light
- deodorizingNeutralizing unpleasant smells
Wash without scrubbing
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- tumbleUncontrolled rolling descent
- drumStruck percussion cylinder
- pre-soakWet before washing
drain · extract · soak · fill · dispense · filter · overflow · centrifugal
Reducing required duration
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- automaticOperating without intervention
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- hands-freeOperable without holding
programmable · self-cleaning · low-maintenance · user-friendly · modern · domestic · practical · efficient
Can be piled up
- compactTightly packed together
- industrialOf factories and production
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
- coin-operatedActivated by inserted currency
laundromat · dial · settings
delicates
Fine garments requiring careful laundering
- syntheticsChemically manufactured substances
- woolensGarments of sheep fiber
- linensHousehold fabric goods
cottons · denim · activewear · bedding · towels · underwear · socks · shirts · colorfast · permanent-press
detergent
Chemical cleaning agent
- bleachChemical stain and germ killer
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- brighteningIncreasing in light
rinse
Wash without scrubbing
pre-soak · drain · extract · soak · fill · dispense · filter · overflow · centrifugal
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- labor-savingMinimizing physical effort needed
- automaticOperating without intervention
- effortlessRequiring no strain
hands-free · programmable · self-cleaning · low-maintenance · user-friendly · modern · domestic · practical · efficient · streamlined
stackable
Can be piled up
- compactTightly packed together
- industrialOf factories and production
- commercialPaid broadcast promotion
coin-operated · laundromat · dial · settings
weekly
Every seven days
folding · hanging · ironing · batch · whites · darks · colors · separates · heavy-duty