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Choosing the right washer and dryer tweaks for your laundry can be confusing.

Cycle key in, temperature, load Size, spin speedwhich one is best?

One of those choices on both a washer and dryer is the permanent ress cycle.

Washer set to warm setting

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When should you use itand what happens when you do?

Learn more about permanent press and how it can help you get better laundry results.

What Is Permanent Press, Exactly?

Washing machine set to permanent press cycle

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Permanent press is acycle selectionon most washing machines designed forsynthetic fabricsand wrinkle-resistant garments.

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The Benefits of Using Permanent Press

Which Clothes Should You Wash on Permanent Press?

Washing machine set to permanent press cycle to clean fleece jacket

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A washer’s permanent press cycle uses warm or cold water to wash clothes.

Always read clothing care labels to determine if they should be air-dried only.