Special Care for Special Thiings
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 label:; and hang tags for manufac-
turer's washing and drying instructions before machine
washing and drying.
IAXWARNING ]Do not use heat to dry foam rubber orSimilarly textured rubber-like materials, orpillows andclothing with
feathers/down. Man-made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must bedried on LOW heat. [

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Pretreatheavilysoiled areas; brush on alittle liquid detergent, or wet area
and rub in detergent. UseWarm soak for oil, juice stains; Cold for egg,
cerealstains.
separately.
Rinseat on_;e,soak in diaper pail with solution ofcold waterand borax
(½ tsp. to gal.). Soak beforewashing witha pre-soak product and
warmwater.
Plasticlined pants, bibs, crib sheets should be driedseparately.
Shakeout [lust. Remove stains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with
detergent.Wash one largeor two small blankets at atime.
:ollowmanufacturer's recommendations.
:ollowmanufacturer's directions.
If badly sun-weakened,even hand washing will causetearing. Be sure
colorsare fastand fabric is washable. Remove hooks and non-washable
trim. UseWarm soak if heavilysoiled.
Donot wash or dry. use Warm soak.
Turn slack,';and dark items inside out to prevent whitening and frosting of
seamsand creases.
Hot ?,old CottonSturdy Timed
-- (HighHeat)
Warm Cold Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(Low Heat)
Hot Cold Cotton Sturdy Timed
(High Heat)
Wash with regular baby wash.
Warm
Warm
Cold
Cold
Warm Cold
Warm Cold
_retreatcollars and cuffs with liquidlaundry detergent. Hot Cold
Pretreatheavily soiledareas by rubbing in liquid laundry detergent. Let
stand 30 to60 minutes. If clothes are heavilysoiled use WarmSOAK for
greaseand oil, ColdSOAK for dust or blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to
1/2 to 1 cup in WASH.
Frequentwashing lengthenslife, helps _rg.tainshape. Removenon-
washabletrim. Closezippers, fasten hooks.
Someplastics w|lltear ff machine-washed. Placesmall items in mesh bag
for washing.If shower curtains are soap-stained, add water softenerto
don't use detergent.
Follow label directions.
;hakeout dirt. Air dry rubber-like orrubber-backed rugs. Washone large
ortwo s_dl ruffs at atime. Follow labelinstructions.
UseWarm Soak forpillowcases stainedwith hair oil.
Besure colorsare fast andfabric is washable. Mendtears; remove
detachabletrim and fasteners.Wash only one large or two small chair
coversat a time. Cottoncovers may belightly starched.
Prelreataround neckline. Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
specialcare to avoid shrinkage.
Removeslains. Soakit necessary. Use Hot wash for white and
Warmfor others.
Use Warn',Soakwith 1/2 cup bleach forstained tea towels.
Hot
Warm
Warm
Hot
Warm
Warm
Cold
Cold
Manyare machinewashable. However, becauseof its physical properties,
wool may shrink during washing. Asageneral rule,it it can be hand
washed,it can be "washed" bysoaking in thewater. A liquid detergent
Is preferred because it dissolves faster ina soak than granulated. Pre-treat
woolenswilh liquid deterqent. Never use chlodnebleach.
Shakeoul dirt. turn pockels inside out. Soak clothes (see page 6). then
washthorou_hly_
Cold
Cold
Cold
Cold

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Hotor Warm / Cold
Hotor Warm I Cold
See "Washin,;] oolens,"
page11.
Warm Celd
Hot Cold
KnitslDelicate
Seepa_e 11.
Air Fluff
Knits/Delicate See parle 11.
PermPress Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
PermPress Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat']
PermPress Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Knits/Delicate Knits/Delicate
(Low Heat)
Knits/Delicate Air Fluff
See "Woolens," page 11.
CottonSturcly
CottonSturdy
Knits/Delicate
Keepagitation
to a minimum
PermPress Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
PermPress Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Knits/Delical'.eKnits/Delioah
_ (Low Heat)
See page11.
Cotton Slurd
Timed
(High Heat)
Timed
(High Heat)
Seepage 11
Timed