Special Care for Special Things

In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose

detergent should be used unless stated otherwise. See Con-

trol Setting Chart (page 10) for dryer timer settings.

Always consult garment labels and hang fags for manufac-

turer's washing and drying instructions before machine

washing and drying.

[_XWARNINGI Do not use heat to dry foam rubber orsimilarly textured rubber-like materials, or pillows and clothing with
feathers/down. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must be drieden LOW heat.

TYPE OF

GARMENT

CottonBabyClothes:
Gowns,Shirts
Beddin.q "--
Delicates--dresses,.;
finecottonknits - °
Diapers
Plasticitems
Blankets
Synthetics
Electric/Woolen
Curtains,Draperies
GlassFiber
Sheer--Synthetics
PermanentPress
Dresses,blouses,
skirts, slacks
Whiteshirts and
blouses, sheetsand
pillowcases
Workclothes
I
FoundationGarments
(SeeWarning above)
Plastics
QuiltedMattressPads
Rugs
Sheets,Pillowcases
Slipcovers
Sweaters,Synthetics
Woolens,
Cashmeres -
TableLinens
!
Towels
Woolens_
Sweaters s_ks,
scarves; bankets;
WorkClothes ........
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HELPFULHINTS

Pretreal heavily-soiled areas_ bx;ushon a little liquid deter;_.nt, or wetarea
and ruic,in detergent. UseWarm soak for oil, juice stains; Coldfor egg,
milk, cereal stains.
Washseparately.
Rinseat once, soak in diaper pail with solutionof cold water and borax
(V2tsp. togal.). Soakbefore washing with a pre-soak product and
warm water.
Plasticlined pants, bibs, crib sheets should be dried separately.
Shakeout dust. Removestains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with
detergent. Wash one large or two small blankets at a time
Followrnanufacturer's recommendations.
Followrnanufacturer's directions.
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing will cause tearing. Be sure
colors are fast and fabric is washable. Remove hooks and non-washable
trim. Use Warm soak if heavily soiled.
Donot wash or dry.
Requiresregular washing. If required, use Warm soak.
Turn slacks and dark items inside out to i_revent whitening and frosting of
seamsand creases.
Pretreatcollars and cuffs with liquid laundrydetergent.
Pretreatheavily soiled areas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let
stand 30 to 60 minutes. Ifclothes are heavily soiled use Warm SOAK for
greaseand oil, ColdSOAKfor dustor blood-stained garments. Use1/4 to
"_1_ cup liquid laundry deterqent in SOAK,1/2 to1 cup in WASH.
Frequentwashing lengthens life, helps retain shape.Removenon-
washabletrim. Closezippers, fastenhooks. "
Someplastics will tear if machine-washed. Place small items in mesh bag
forwashing, if shower curtains are soap-stained,add water softener to
wash water; don't use detergent.
Follow labeldirections.
Shakeout dirt. Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs. Wash one large
ortwo small rugs at a time. Follow label instructions.
UseWarm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil.
Besure colors are fast and fabric is washable. Mend tears; remove
detachabletrim and fasteners. Wash only one large or two small chair
--coversata time. Cotton covers may be Iiqhtty starched.
Pretrea'!around neckline. Follow manufac:urer's recommendations.
Needspecial care to avoid shrinkage.
Removestains. Soak if necessary. Use Hot wash for white and
color-fast, Warm for others.
UseWarm Soak with 1/2 cup bleachfor stained tea towels.
Many are machinewashable. However, because of its physical properties,
wool may shrink during washing. As a general rule, if it can be hand
washec, it can be "washed" bysoaking in the water. A liquid detergent
is preferred because it dissolves faster in a soak than granulated. Pre-treat
woolenswith liquid deterqent. Never use chlorine bleach.
Shake,out dirt, turn pockets inside out. Soak clothes (see page 6), then
wash thoroughly.
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Hot
Warm
Hot
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CottonSturdy
Knits/Delicale
CottonSturdy
Washwith regu], babywash.
Warm Col
Warm Col
Warm Col
Warm Col
Hot Col
Hot Col
Warm Col
Warm Col
Hot Co!
Warm Col
Warm Col
Knits/Delicate
Seepage 11.
Knits/Delicate
PermPress
PermPress
PermPress
Knits/Delicate
Knits/Delical:e
PermPress
PermPress
Knits/Delica:e
See "Woolens," p_ge 11.
Hotor Warm Col
Hotor Warm (;ol
See "Washing Woole
page11.
Warm Col
Hot Col
CottonSturdy
CottonSturdy
Knits/Delicate
Keepagitation
toa minimum
CottonSturc!y

DRYER

CYCLE
Timed
(High Heat)
Knits/Delicate
Timed
(High Heat)
Air Fluff

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Auto. Fabric
Care
Auto. Fabric
Care

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Auto. Fabric
Care
(Ned. Heat)
Knits/Delicate

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Auto. Fabric
Care
Auto. Fabric
Care

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Timed
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