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Knit articles | All Knits |
| Knit fabrics are usually manufactured under tension (stretching). Cotton knits especially may relax or draw |
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| together if every bit of moisture is removed form them. It is best to take them out of the dryer with a trace |
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| of moisture remaining, then stretch to shape. If they do shrink from overdrying, rewet them and dry |
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| Cottons | AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycle. Remove slightly damp to minimize ironing. Reshape, | |
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| smooth seams and pockets, etc. |
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| Synthetic Fibers |
| AUTOMATIC REGULAR or PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Turn inside out to prevent “pilling” (rolling up of |
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| the fiber ends from friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to attract lint. Make |
| polyester etc.) |
| sure the load is large enough for tumbling. Dry completely and remove from dryer immediately to |
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| minimize wrinkling. |
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| Wool | DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. For wool labeled “machine washable” follow manufacturer’s directions. For | |
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| other wool, use wool blanket method. Do not dry loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and stretch |
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| to shape from a pattern drawn before washing. |
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Lingerie | Cotton |
| AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle. |
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| Elastic |
| Body oils can cause elastic to deteriorate. Wash garments containing elastic frequently. Elastic in such |
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| things as shorts may be dried, however avoid overdrying. |
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| Foam Rubber | Bras, bathing suits, sun suits, etc, DO NOT DRY THESE ITEMS IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT, FIRE MAY | |
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| RESULT. NO HEAT setting may be used. |
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| Stretch Fabrics | Choose heat for the most delicate fiber. These may be dried completely as they will stretch into shape. | |
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| Synthetic Fibers | TIME DRY cycle. Use a DELICATE or LOW HEAT setting, if it is available on dryer. Some sheer fabrics, | |
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| especially sheer knits, can be heat sensitive. Dry these until they are just dry (about 10 minutes) and |
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| remove from dryer immediately. Sheer fabrics should not be washed and dried with garments containing |
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| hooks or zippers. Synthetic fabrics will create static electricity if overdried. TO prevent this use fabric |
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| softener and avoid overdrying. |
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Denim, |
| AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle. Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams are slightly wet to | |
Corduroy |
| minimize shrinkage. | |
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Rugs | Cotton with |
| AUTOMATIC REGULAR or TIME DRY cycles. Dry one large or several small rugs. For one small rug |
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| only, add towels for buffers. |
| Backing |
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| Rubber- |
| Hot water and heat tend to deteriorate many types of rubber. Some types of |
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| flammable under certain conditions. DO NOT DRY FOAM RUBBER AND |
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| Synthetic |
| DELICATE or NO HEAT cycles. Follow manufacturer’s suggestions. Some of these rugs are heat |
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| sensitive and should be removed from the dryer when damp or dried with no heat. |
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Stuffed Animals |
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| Make sure the filling and covering is washable and can be dried in the dryer. Cotton filling may become |
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| lumpy. Protect glass eyes by covering with a stocking or tie toy into a pillowcase. Choose heat for most |
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| sensitive fiber. Dry enough clothes in the load for good tumbling. DO NOT DRY TOYS STUFFED WITH |
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| FOAM RUBBER OR KAPOK IN THE DRYER WITH HEAT. |
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Tennis Shoes |
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| DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four old bath towels. |
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