Wear waterproof gloves when handling flood- contaminated materials. By following these suggestions, you'll be able to minimize damage to your clothes.
Line dry all articles before treating.
After drying, brush off loose dirt or debris. Clean the washable textile items as soon as possible to minimize staining. Rinse several times in cool water to remove as much mud as possible. Do not immerse flood-soiled garments in hot water. If the floodwaters carried red or yellow clay, hot water could set stains.