How to Clean Polyester Fiber in the Washing Machine

Published: Oct 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Check the care label of your polyester fabrics or garments to be sure you are following the correct care instructions.

  1. Turn the dial of your washing machine to warm water and turn on the machine. Add an appropriate amount of all-purpose laundry detergent to the washing machine, which will depend on how large of a load you have.

  2. Turn the polyester fiber material inside-out and place it in the washing machine with any other fabrics or garments you plan to wash and close the lid.

  3. Add fabric softener to your wash load during the rinse cycle for added softness. The amount to use will depend on how much laundry you have going, so look at the label of your fabric softener container.

  4. Tumble-dry on the low once the washing machine is finished. Remove the polyester from the dryer as soon as it is complete to reduce the amount of shrinkage.

Things You Will Need

  • Laundry detergent
  • Fabric softener
Jennifer Magnesi

Jennifer Magnesi has been writing professionally since 2005. She writes for eHow with expertise in jewelry making, gardening, crafts, arts and entertainment. She is currently enrolled at Palomar College with a major in journalism.

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