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Leather or Suede Shoes

Contrary to popular belief, you can put certain kinds of shoes in the washing machine — but not those with leather or suede accents.

Sarah Armstrong, new product brand manager at Maytag, told Consumer Reports washing machines will damage these materials, as well as wool, velvet, silk or cork. So check those shoes carefully before tossing them in the wash! Here are a few moe tips that you should know before you wash your shoes in washing machine.

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Lingerie

They’re called delicates for a reason! Lace, silk, beading and embroidery can all be ruined in a harsh washing machine. And the underwire and hook-and-eye closures on bras can even damage the interior of your washer.

According to Southern Living, always hand-wash your lingerie. However, you can throw them in the washer if they’re placed in a mesh bag.