[header] How to hand wash delicates [title] Sort your clothes based on color into light and dark categories. [step] Colors like navy, red, purple and black should be sorted into the dark clothing category. Items that are white, cream, pink or other pastels belong in the light category of clothing. 
Sorting delicate items allows you to wash them together without fearing that they will fade or bleed on each other. [title] Use water that is lukewarm or cool.