1. hot
   medium
2. cool

Cotton can easily scorch, so make sure that iron is nice and cool.

1. hot
   warm
2. cold

Sheets with thread counts of 1,000 or more use cotton fibers that are thinner than usual. These fibers are prone to breakage when exposed to hot temperatures, so these sheets should be washed in warm water and dried on a cool setting.

1. tumble dry low and long
   hang to dry
2. tumble dry hot and fast

If you want to avoid matting on that favorite fleece, wash warm, remove it quickly and hang it up to dry.

1. cold wash and tumble low
   dry clean
2. hot wash and hang to dry

Linen is one of those fabrics that you should always dry clean, if you want it to retain its shape and feel.

1. cold
   hot
2. warm

Dust off those '70s clothes by washing on warm.

1. hand wash hot
   hand wash warm
2. machine wash cold

If you must wash rayon at home, use your hands and some lukewarm water.

1. true
2. false

Bleach weakens the fibers of cotton sheets.

1. hand wash with hot water
   soak in a cold detergent bath
2. always dry clean

It's best not to mess with trying to clean silk yourself. Take it to a trusted dry cleaner.

1. blot it
   rub it
2. leave it alone

Some stains should be left to the pros, others can be cared for at home, but never, ever rub it. Always blot.

1. heeded at all costs
   ignored
2. removed

The care label is there for a reason. Always follow the recommendations on the label.

1. in a top-loading machine
   in a front-loading machine
2. by hand

Down comforters can be machine washed, but it needs to be in a large capacity front loader that can handle the weight of wet down.

1. Centers for Disease Control
   Drug Enforcement Administration
2. Federal Trade Commission

That would be the Federal Trade Commission, or FTC for short.

1. has virtually no effect
   loosen the stain for removal
2. make it permanent

Never iron a stained article of clothing or you're likely going to make it a permanent addition.

1. true
2. false

Some fabrics and dyes simply can't stand up to what it takes to remove a stain.

1. detergent
   bleach
2. fabric softener

You should never bleach Lycra. It's just not a good idea.

1. dry clean only
   piping hot
2. lukewarm

Spandex holds up best when washed in lukewarm water.

1. heavy
   normal
2. gentle

If you're careful, you can machine wash suede clothing on gentle cycles.

1. whenever it smells musty
   once a month
2. once or twice a year

Wool blankets usually only require washing once or twice a year.

1. true
2. false

Sometimes the manufacturer doesn't properly shrink pre-shrunk clothing, so they can actually shrink even more in high heat.

1. tumble dry
   hang it out in direct sunlight
2. hang it out in the shade

Direct sunlight and open air is what your wet wool needs.