Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels, Bleach

I Bleach

Liquid chlorine type.

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type. Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

No bleach.

Seldom needed. If needed, use only I non-chlorine bleach.

I White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.

I No bleach.

No bleach.

I White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

I White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.

No bleach.

I No bleach.

No bleach.

Special Instmctions

If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide.

If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in the Detergent Guide. Small loads reduce wrinkling.

Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.

Wash in your washer only if recommended by the garment manufacturer.

Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet down gives off an odor whicb may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance.

GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots. Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.

You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in the Mini-Basket tub. See How to Use the Mini-Basket Tub section.

Fill washer, add detergent, allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

On electric blanket, sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.

Vacuum out loose dirt before washing.

Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.

For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small loads with full water fill. Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate it. The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.

Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).

Pillows are made of different materials~acron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers care labels must be ,fi,llow’ed carefilly. If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill wasber, add detergent and agitate for several minutes to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use large water level.

Refer to Garment Manufacturer’s Care Labels

For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”	7
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