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[GaYellowDawg]

Wash whites with hot water.
Wash colors in cold water.
If you absolutely have to mix the two, do it in cold water.
If you leave clothes in the washer after washing for too long, they'll sour, especially with fabric softener.
If you forget to put the fabric softener in, simply turn the washer to the final rinse cycle and put it in.
Always check the lint filter before drying.
Anything that is over 60/40 cotton/poly should be hang-dried.

See, I hate coin laundries, and I don't have enough money for dry cleaning, and I like to be self-reliant.