How to wash laundry clothes by hand
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When dealing with delicate fabrics, you often think that dry-cleaning is the only option. But many clothes are hand-washable. To protect delicate fabrics when you hand-wash, be sure to use Downy Fabric Conditioners.
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Step 1
![Read the care label for hand wash instructions](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/Tv3MjR9fwq2Y4UyeMi8aA/253a015ecb1736d1a4783b8d7b3926e9/56207f3025ee9163b112218c5ad5d045_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
First, read the care label for any specific hand-washing details.
Step 2
![Find the best hand washing detergent for your clothes](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/6fcLGry2Va0aQSIwKWcCc6/2ab4d633d70fc40a5930d2b7d6dda4cb/4bc2613087f6d2ce94c3f38ca0bc6d9e_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Fill a tub or sink with water (recommended temperature on label) and add 1 teaspoon of detergent (use more if washing multiple items). We recommend our Tide Original Scent Liquid
Step 3
![Soak and swish the fabrics in soap water](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/525XLiRW1agwG2Oeeq0qCo/1935e8d4f1701243662c8b10f90acd0d/USen_SH_ART_HNDWash_03_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Submerge fabrics in soapy water. Gently stir until fabrics are clean.
Step 4
![Use cool water for rinsing clothes](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/dZxw44ItLaWYMyuEyKmeG/33103361795ab45d6b7bc4d227afbc4c/7aa6f390d5078613b3a4133ae1a9bb92_2x_-_Copy__2_.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Empty tub or sink and refill it with cool rinsing water. Add clean fabrics to water.
Step 5
![Measure the right dose of Downy Liquid fabric softener](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/7MZzs5zBTiucksU0AiyEW4/9d5bcb25ce1ddd09d7683936dd736e81/ae8a0452cf5b11d5a74c7f4e52e9a543_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Dissolve 1 tablespoon of Downy Fabric Conditioner (or enough to cover the bottom of the cap) in 1 cup of water.
Step 6
![Add the Downy liquid fabric conditioner to the rinse water for enhanced fragrance](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/2dmU9vSc0cQYgikkkuyyKo/7dbf6f15b863d2d75ff1ad8aaf5c2941/Mask_Group_101_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Move fabrics to the side of the tub and pour the fabric conditioner solution directly into the rinse water.
Step 7
![Soak the fabrics in rinse water for 2-3 minutes, stir them for several times](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/2wt6KOuya06YyYES2gcGQC/4233180b0a28786bd292992ae483e840/USen_SH_ART_HNDWash_07_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Stir the fabrics in the rinse water several times, then soak for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the fabrics several more times.
Step 8
![Gently wring and dry colthes as per instuctions given in read label](https://images.ctfassets.net/9ycpqnc6ohsr/4sj8PH0dHaSAwUE80wgc6s/09b534257babe35a142ac508261879d6/USen_SH_ART_HNDWash_08_2x.jpg?fm=webp&q=75)
Gently wring, and dry as desired.
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