List of U.S. state abbreviations. This is a list of U.S. state abbreviations. Abbreviations and codes for the states and possessions of the United States are used for postal addresses, data processing, general abbreviations, and other purposes. Also included in this list are abbreviations for three independent nations related to the United States through the Compact of Free Association.
When learning how to wash clothes with minimal shrinkage, avoid using hot water. The combination of mechanical agitation and hot water from your washing machine causes clothes to shrink. Since extreme heat causes certain fibers to tighten and shrink in size, use only cold water in order to wash your clothes with minimal shrinkage. If you are concerned about needing hot water to remove stains, simply pre-soak stained areas with cold water and a bit of detergent. Following are directions on how to wash clothes with minimal shrinkage.
The rules of laundry are pretty straightforward. Darks get washed in cold water so they won't fade, lights generally use warm and whites and towels get the hot water treatment. But depending on the fabric, all the rules could go out the window. Wool and linen will still shrink in warm water no matter what color they are. But, then again, stains come out better in warm water, right? Well, the stain may come out, but the sweater will barely cover your midriff. So, now you need to know -- do clothes always shrink if you wash them in warm water? To understand why your sweater shrunk, let's look at why fabric shrinks in the first place.