This is one laundry mistake you should never take lightly. Clothes soaked or heavily stained with petrol, kerosene or other flammable liquids should not go into a washing machine. Their vapours can create a fire or explosion hazard, particularly around heat sources. Keep such items away from the appliance and follow local hazardous-material disposal guidance rather than attempting an ordinary wash.
A washing machine is designed to handle everyday laundry, not every item that needs a little cleaning. Checking care labels and removing stubborn stains or debris beforehand can save you from damaged clothes, expensive repairs and unnecessary trouble.
