7 items you should never put in your dryer
There are just some items that can’t take the dryer’s heat. To avoid shrinking and more these are the ones you should never put in the dryer.
1. Bathing suits
The dryer will leave the spandex of bathing suits brittle and broken.
2. Pantyhose
The delicate material of pantyhose will shrink in the heat of the dryer and the tumbling motion can cause stockings to get tangled.
3. Rubber-backed rugs
They may be small enough to fit in your dyer but the rubber-back of these mats might crumble in the heat of the dryer.
4. Bras
The heat of the dryer can damage bra’s elasticity and shape.
5. Clothes with embellishments
Embellishments can easily snag in a dryer – and also snag other items in the process.
6. Anything that warns against dryers
Double-check the care tag of your item of clothing before chucking it in the dryer. If it warns against using the dryer, it’s for good reason. It will help your clothes look new for longer and prevent shrinking and more.
7. Running shoes
The heat can ruin the cushioning, weaken adhesive and shrink the rubber.
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