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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 AUTOMATIC PERMANENT PRESS cycle. Turn inside out to prevent “pilling” | ||
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| (rolling up of the fiber ends from friction). Dry sweaters only with similar things because they tend to | ||
| polyester etc.) |
| attract lint. Make sure the load is large enough for tumbling. Dry completely and remove from dryer | ||
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| immediately to 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 dryer loosely knit wool or hand knits. Dry these flat and | |
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| stretch 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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| 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, |
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| AUTOMATIC REGULAR cycle. Dry completely and remove from dryer when seams are slightly wet to | |
Corduroy |
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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. |
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| 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 | |
and Toys |
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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
DELICATE or NO HEAT cycle. Use a drying rack or tumble with at least four old bath towels.
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