Brazilian households advised on washing‑machine practices to protect clothing

Consumer guides in Brazil recommend several steps to preserve garments during machine washing. Readers are urged to read care labels, sort fabrics and colors, measure detergent accurately, choose the appropriate cycle, turn items inside‑out, zip zippers, and clean the drum regularly. Selecting a low‑speed spin for delicate pieces and avoiding excessive centrifugation that can deform fabrics are also highlighted.

A separate technique called double centrifugation adds an extra high‑speed spin after the regular cycle, removing additional water from fabrics such as cotton, denim, towels and synthetics. The method can shorten indoor drying time, lower energy use compared with a heated dryer, and reduce odors caused by slow drying, provided the fabrics can tolerate the higher speed without damage.