Doing laundry sounds as though it couldn't be simpler, especially with today's "easy care" fabrics, automatic appliances and sophisticated laundry products. Care labels on garments should provide adequate instructions on refurbishing the items.

Yet there are some techniques, some "tricks of the trade," that can make a definite difference in the wear-life of washables. They are worth learning, both from an economic and an esthetic standpoint. There are basically six steps: sorting into loads, preparing clothes for washing, choosing laundry products, washing, drying and sometimes ironing. They all deserve attention and require some know-how for good results. 

High Efficiency Washers & Detergents Learn about how HE washers and detergents work, their proper use and answers to FAQs about doing laundry the "HE way".

Laundry Detergents Fact Sheet Laundry detergent products contain a surfactant and other ingredients to clean fabrics in the wash.Get advice from the experts about the ever-changing world or laundry detergents and  which products you should use. Also learn about satey and ingredient information, directions for use and disposal.

Soil & Stain Remover Fact Sheet Learn about products used to treat heavily-soiled and stained areas before and during the wash cycle, This fact sheet includes in-depth product information, including ingredients, forms, frequently asked questions, and more!

No Time? No Problem! Fabric Care for Today's Hectic Lifestyles

Sorting It Out Just sort and pretreat your laundry ... touch the right buttons or dials on your washer and dryer ... match up the wash loads to the right laundry products ... then walk away - and let your laundry problems wash away!

Laundry Detergent "Alternatives" A technical review regarding what are the claims and what are the facts

Guide to Garment Care Symbols Many clothing care lables use symbols instead of words. Learn this care lable "language".

Tips on Laundering Flood-Soiled Fabrics As soon as the flood waters have receded, a new priority becomes how to clean up clothes and other fabrics that have been soaked by muddy flood water. ACI provides steps you can take to launder and, hopefully, salvage as many garments as possible.

Removing Soot and Smoke Odor from Fire-Damaged Fabrics These tips can help clean smoke-damaged garments.

Stain Removal Chart View a chart of laundry stains you may encounter and how to treat them.

Laundering Problems The majority of laundering questions that arise today have to do with poor cleaning results, poor soil and stain removal, residues of lint and scum, and fabric damage. Here are the typical problems with causes and treatments most likely to solve them.