Care
of $peciaN Fabrics
GLASS FIBER UTEMS
Some people are very sensitive to glass fibers and develop a skin rash after contact with fibers° Do not
wash glass fiber items in washer,,
For best results, follow instructions
on care label. Most labels today sug-
gest "Hand
Do not dry glass fiber items in dryer.
KNITS
Man-made acrylic,
polyester, and nylon knits:
* Use warm water, cold rinse and KnitlDelicate cycle.
e Bleach with either chlorine or
o Some
garments inside out before laundering or place them in mesh bag.
o Dry small loads. Follow manufac- turer's instructions,
o Allow garment to complete dry-
ing cycle, including automatic cool down period before end of cycle,
*Remove items from dryer when tumbling stops to help prevent wrinkling.
COTTON KNITS
=Use hot or warm wash and "warm
or cold rinse, Cotton Sturdy cycle.
° Check care label before using
bleach; add fabric softener to rinse, if desired.
_, When drying small loads, add several dry bath towels°
o Remove from dryer while slightly damp.
,,Reshape and finish drying on flat surface.
PLASTDCS
Soft pliable plastics, such as shower
curtains, window curtains, mattress
covers, tablecloths without back- ings, children's bibs, foam rubber, etc. can be machine laundered_ Stiff items such as place mats should be wiped with damp cloth rather than placed in washer.
To wash:
°Select Knit/Delicate cycle°
°Use warm wash and warm or cold rinse_
. When washing shower curtains streaked with soap, do not add
detergent to wash. Use water conditioner instead°
To dry:
o Use Air Only for 20 minutes,
o Add one or two bath towels to ab-
sorb moisture and help tumbling action.
SHEER CURTAINS
Most sheer curtains are made from nylon or polyester fibers which re- quire special attention to prevent permanently set wrinkles,
To wash:
o Wash in small loads to allow cur- tains room to move freely in washer.
o Use of liquid detergent is sug- gested.
o Use warm wash, cold rinse, o Use KnitlDelicate cycler
To dry:
°Use Delicate cycle.
°Tumble for 30 to 35 minutes°
* Remove immediately to avoid wrinkling._
SLIPCOVERS
Many slipcovers now have a perma- nent press finish and should be laundered frequently in warm water with a cold rinse.
To wash:
_' Use Perm't Press cycle,
o Select warm wash, cold rinse.
To dry:
=Use Perm't Press heat setting/less dry.
o Remove from dryer while still slightly damp,
o Place on furniture and smooth into shape so they dry smooth and tight.
WOOLENS/WOOL
BLENDS
Not all woolens are washable. Some woolens have a special finish or fiber blend which makes it possible to machine wash and dry them. Gar- ments with this special finish wil! be
labeled as "Machine Wash and
Dry," Follow garment manufac-
turer's recommendations on care labels,
Care of
Permanent Press interns
o LAUNDER FREQUENTLY. Heavily soiled clothes are more difficult to get clean, Old grease and oil stains may be impossible to remove.
a SORT CAREFULLY. Separate
whites from colored clothes, heavily soiled from lightly soiled,
and lightweight fabrics from heavy, sturdy fabrics°
=USE ENOUGH WATER to allow clothing to move about freely°
This helps remove wrinkles as well as soil,
o PRETREAT STAINS and heavi- ly soiled areas. Use liquid laundry detergent as a prewash soil and
stain remover. Allow clothing to stand 30 to 60 minutes before
washing° A non.flammable dry
cleaning solvent may be used on the back side of stains, When sol-
vent has dried rub area with bar
soap and a little water or use
liquid laundry detergent. Rinse well and launder as usual.
O SOAKING helps to loosen soil and ground in dirt. (See page 4,,)
O USE correct water temperature and wash cycle. (See page 5), ALWAYS rinse in COLD water.
LIQUID DETERGENTS are especially suited for greasy items. Follow label directions.
,BLEACHING directions on care labels should be followed.
• FABRIC SOFTENER added to rinse water helps reduce wrinkling
and static electricity. Follow package directions or use fabric softener sheets in dryer.
•TUMBLE DRY for best results. Do not overcrowd. Use AUTO
DRY or TIMED DRY Perm't Press cycle°
•DRY CLOTHING COMPLETE- LY. Take out of dryer when Cycle Signal sounds and dryer stops° Careful hanging or folding will reduce the need for ironing but some garments may need touch- up pressing.
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