The fabrics that modern industry has to offer are almost infinite. More and more materials are being developed each year. All this makes caring for your garments a hard task sometimes. In some cases it is difficult to choose the right kind of cleaning for the fabric you have. If you have decided to clean your fabrics by yourself, then you need to know what care products can be used with your clothes and what care products are unadvisable to deal with. And, of course, when choosing the care products for your clothes it will never be a waste of time to read the label that is usually attached to any kind of clothes. A label contains the name of the material your clothes is made of (if several different materials are used then the certain percentage of each material is indicated). In most cases this label also indicates all kinds of cleaning that can be applied to that fabric. So, it is pretty easy to take care of your fabric. However, sometimes there are no recommendations on how to take care of your fabric - just the material it is made of. Usually, it can present a real problem for most people. But following several simple rules you can learn what types of care products can be used with each sort of the material presently available on the market. The most widespread way of cleaning is machine washing using detergent powder. Most detergent powders are synthetic chemical mixtures and special markings on the detergent powder box show what materials and at what temperatures it can wash. Besides these detergent agents, usual soap is made of natural fat and it can leave a scum (it is really hard to get rid of) on your fabric after washing, so, if you are likely to use soap, keep that in mind. Another agent, which makes for a popular ingredient, is a chlorine bleach. It is pretty safe to use with strong fabrics like cotton or some synthetic textiles (polyester, for example) but it can seriously damage delicate fabrics. These days you can also find bleaches that contain no chlorine, and they can be used for washing delicate fabrics and colored clothes with no risk. But in other cases only hand washing in lukewarm water is appropriate for delicate fabrics. You can find special detergents that are meant for hand washing and can be used with colored and delicate clothes. But anyway, you should strictly follow the instructions applied to this detergent and it is better to check it out if you use it for the first time. Simply dissolve some detergent in cold water and leave it for a night or so. If after that time any residue is present it is better not use this detergent with delicate fabrics because it is hard to get rid of the residue afterwards. Delicate things can also be washed with a shampoo. Almost all sorts of shampoo these days are suited for the hand washing of any kind of fabric. If you are happy with your shampoo and with your hair after using this shampoo, then it will work fine with your fabrics. And in cases when you are still uncertain about care products you can consult with professional in a local laundry.