HOW TO SORT CLOTHES

Sort by Surface Texture

 

 

LINT PRODUCERS—such as terry toweling and

Separate

chenille—give up lint.

 

LINT COLLECTORS—such as manmade 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.

Sort by Fabric

In addition to sorting to

 

Separate

reduce lint collection,

it is recommended

 

 

that fabrics of similar

 

construction be

 

washed together

 

whenever possible.

Cycle and Fabric Suggested—Washer

Sort by Soil

Separate

Sort by Color

Separate

For instructions

on different fabrics

and loads, see the

Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.

Settings

It pays to check and prepare clothes for washing.

•Empty pockets, brush out cuffs, zip zippers, and fasten 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.

EXTRA CLEANING

(See Tips to Help You Select Washer Settings section for instructions.)

See Stain Removal Guide.

See Fabric and Cycle Settings guide.

See the Problem Solver section.

Soaking and Pretreating—a good way to loosen deep soils and stains.

A thorough soaking with detergent or special soaking agent is another way to remove heavy soils, 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 Soak in Your Washer.

FOR INFORMATION ON SOAKING AGENTS, see Other Laundry Products 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.

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