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12 Things You Can and Can’t Wash in the Washing Machine

While most of us use our washing machine for dirty clothes, you’d be surprised to learn there’s a long laundry list of items (pun intended) that are machine washable, too. From rubber-backed rugs to sneakers, find out what’s fair game to toss in the washer with our must-see list of dos and don’ts.

Published May 30, 2014, Updated August 5, 2021



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