Alliance Laundry Systems Washing Special Items, Rugs, Bedding, Diapers, Slip Covers, Draperies, Curtains, Slips and Nightgowns, Pillows (Feather and Down)

Use and Care

Washing Special Items

NOTE: Always follow Manufacturer’s care label instructions.

Bedding	●	Warm wash and warm rinse if available.
	●	PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS 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 the 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.
	● Limit wash load to two dozen cloth baby diapers.
	● Recommend an all-purpose detergent.
Draperies, Curtains,	●	Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
Slip Covers	●	Do not wash sun-damaged draperies and curtains. They 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 (Feather and Down)	●	Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in the dryer. They may mildew if not
		dried completely.
	● Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
	● Use warm wash and cold rinse.
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/KNITS cycle.
	● To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine
		bleach occasionally.
	● Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.

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