Alliance Laundry Systems manual 19

Washing Special Items

NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label

Instructions.

Bedding	•	Warm wash and warm rinse.
	•	Use DELICATE cycle.
	• Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
	• When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
		blanket over the plug. Only dry in dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.
Diapers	•	Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a
		small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.
	• Limit wash load to two dozen cloth diapers.
	• Use an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.
Draperies, Curtains, Slip Covers	•	Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
	• Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.
	•	Use warm water.
	• Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust, and
		the sun.
	• Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some
		fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.
Pillows	•	Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in dryer. They may mildew if not
(Feather and Down)		dried completely.
	• Use warm wash, cold rinse and low-sudsing detergent.
Rugs	•	Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
	• Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
Slips and Nightgowns	•	Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on
		the PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
	• To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine
		bleach occasionally.
	• Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.
Shoes	•	Most shoes made of cloth and rubber can be washed.
	• Use the REGULAR cycle and warm water.
	• Wash with towels to balance the load.
Small Items	•	Wash small items such as baby socks in a mesh garment bag.
Cotton Knits	•	Unless the label indicates it is preshrunk, cotton knits will probably shrink to
		some degree.
	• Wash water should be hot or warm, suitable for color and soil.
	• Rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits	•	Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits	•	These items will generally keep their shape.
	• Make sure trimmings (including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
		puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well fastened.
Knits of Manufactured Fibers	•	Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
	• Wash water should be warm, or suitable for color and soil.
	• Rinse water should be cold.
	• Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics.
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