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What Happens in the Laundry Process?

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Protect your clothes  using high quality detergent.

Use a high-quality detergent like [Tide<sup>®</sup>](https://tide.com/en-us/shop/type/liquid/tide-ultra-stain-release-liquid) which contains ingredients that remove chlorine from water, to help protect colors from fading in the wash.

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Use Fabric Conditioner to protect clothes from damage.

The washing process is not easy on clothes. First, clothes are twisted back and forth in the wash cycle. Then, the spin cycle whirls clothes at speeds over 90 mph. All of this movement can cause damage. Use [Downy<sup>®</sup>Fabric Conditioner](/en-us/fabric-softener/liquid-fabric-conditioner/ultra-downy-april-fresh) to protect your fabrics from damage in the washer.  

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Clothes in the dryer cycle goes through friction that causes fabrics to pill and fuzz. 

The dryer is another place damage can take place. The friction of the drying process can cause some fabrics to pill and fuzz. When possible, use the lowest heat setting on your dryer. Be sure to [read the label](/en-us/fabric-softener-tips/laundry-faqs/laundry-care-symbols) to make sure you use the right settings for your laundry

How does washing machine work once we close the door?

Sure, words paint a pretty vivid picture of what happens in the laundry process, but there’s nothing quite like seeing it for yourself. We put a camera in the washer to see firsthand what goes on once you close the door. Watch what happened!

Want to know what happens inside the washing machine during laundry process? Explore the laundry process flow chart & see what happens inside the washer & dryer

What is Laundry & What Happens In Laundry Process | Downy

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Your washer removes soils and odors from fabrics, but it can also strip clothes of their luster and longevity by stretching, fading, and pilling them. Learn about the laundry process and how Downy can help.