[header] How to wash a cotton sweater [title] Check your sweater's care label. [step] The manufacturer who made your sweater knows the most about the fabric and what is best for it. Before anything else, check the tag on your sweater to see if there are any special care instructions. 
The care tag is often on the inside seam on the side of the sweater, or behind the size tag at the back of the neck. [title] Spray any stains with stain removal spray.