How to use a Washing Machine

First Separate clothes. You've heard stories about that red sock being mixed in with that white shirt, and you wouldn't want that to be you, so separate lights from darks. If a shirt is light, but has darker designs on it, you should probably just keep it with the lights. The same goes for dark clothes with light designs.

Second Check the tags. Some clothes are made of thin fabrics or have delicate patterns woven into them; these clothes should not be washed in the washing machine. Most clothes are OK to machine wash, but if you are unsure, check the tag to see if it says "hand wash only" or "dry clean only" and set these clothes aside.

Third Check the tags. Some clothes are made of thin fabrics or have delicate patterns woven into them; these clothes should not be washed in the washing machine. Most clothes are OK to machine wash, but if you are unsure, check the tag to see if it says "hand wash only" or "dry clean only" and set these clothes aside.

Fourth Set the time. A lot of washing machines do this automatically, but you may have to do it by hand. You should set the time for about an hour to an hour and a half, depending on how dirty the clothes you are washing are.

Fifth Add the clothes This is pretty simple–just dump your clothes in, but be careful not to add in any of those other clothes you separated earlier.

Then Add the clothes This is pretty simple–just dump your clothes in, but be careful not to add in any of those other clothes you separated earlier.

At Last Turn on your washer. Ahhhh, sweet success, now all you have to do is hit that on button and you're ready to go.

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