The answer is “mostly no” but also “sometimes yes.” We break down everything you need to know about “hand-wash only” clothes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The main difference between hand wash and delicate cycles has to do with the agitator. With both cycles, use cold water and a ...

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The hand wash cycle on a washing machine mimics hand washing with slow agitation. There is no final spin that can distort delicate fabrics on the hand wash cycle. Hand washing fabrics, if done ...

Hand washing is recommended for some types of clothes, such as lingerie, unstructured wool items, cashmere sweaters, and any fabrics that can be damaged by too much agitation. However, the pile of ...