[header] How to wash clothes by hand [title] Pick a mild detergent for delicate clothes. [step] Mild detergent is fine to use for most clothing items as long as they are not made of delicate fabrics like silk, lace, wool, or fine-knit material. Look for liquid detergent that is made for delicate clothing. <sep> (A) Plain, unscented detergent won't dry out delicate fabrics like silk and muslin, though. For fabrics like cotton, white, and wool, you can use a stronger detergent if they are delicate. (B) Hypoallergenic detergent will not work on delicate clothes, as it will slow down the drying time of delicate items. [substeps] Use a detergent that is formulated for delicate fabrics, such as dish washing detergent, gentle detergent, or shopping detergent. (C) A detergent formulated for fabrics like cotton, linen, and leather will produce the best results. [substeps] Alternatively, look for a detergent made specifically for delicate delicate fabrics. (D) Brands like woolite or soak are good options. [substeps] In a pinch, a regular detergent like tide or gain will work for delicate clothing that's not made of lace, silk, or wool.
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