I take it to the Laundromat where the machines are larger, both washer and dryer, in warm water, use the color catcher. I put it in the commercial dryer, because the machines are larger (so they aren't so scrunched up) and dry it until it is almost dry and then I take it home, hang it up on the line and let the breezes do the rest. I do not iron at all - takes the puffiness out of it - and just fold nicely and either give it to someone or put it on our bed. I would rather spend the money at the laundromat for that first wash and dry. Edie