Don’t overdry. When using an automatic setting on the dryer, “set the control to the midpoint and raise or lower it as needed.” The “More Dry setting” can lead to overdrying and wastes energy. The “Less Dry setting” may leave clothes slightly damp, but they’ll “fully dry as you sort and put them away.”
Band together similar types of clothes. Denim, pants, and sweats take longer than lightweight slips, tees, and underwear. If you mix them up, you risk “‘overcooking’ your delicate items.”
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