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LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and chenille—give up lint.

LINT COLLECTORS—such as man-made fibers and napped fabrics like velveteen and corduroy—attract lint. These must be washed separately.

For more information on lint control, see The Problem Solver section.

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In addition to sorting to reduce lint collection, it is recommended that fabrics of similar construction be washed together whenever possible.

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It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

●Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, snap snaps, hooks and buttons.

●Do any necessary mending—rips, hems, tears.

●Check all items for areas of heavy soil or stain.

●Remove stains. See Stain Removal Guide.

●Turn poly knits inside-out to minimize fabric surface damage.

Soaking and Pretrating-a good way to loosen deep soik and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soiIs, embedded dirt and even some stains.

Soaking can be either a completely separate washing step or a preliminary step to a complete wash cycle. For detailed information on how to soak in your washer, see How to Use the Soak Cycle.

For instructions on different fabrics and loads, see the Controls Setting Guide.

FOR INFOWATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Produch Guide.

●Pretreat heavy soil by rubbing in a small amount of liquid detergent or a paste made of water and powdered detergent or soap. For best results, wait 1/2 hour before washing.