Washing Special Items

NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label

Instructions.

Bedding

Warm wash and warm rinse.

 

• Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

• Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

 

• When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the

 

 

blanket over the plug. Only dry in dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.

 

 

 

Diapers

Rinse out diapers immediately in cold water and soak in a diaper pail with a

 

 

small amount of detergent or enzyme presoak. Soak before washing.

 

• Limit wash load to two dozen cloth diapers.

 

• Use an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.

 

 

 

Draperies, Curtains, Slip Covers

Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

 

Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.

 

Use warm water.

 

• Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust, and

 

 

the sun.

 

• Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some

 

 

fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

 

 

 

Pillows

Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in dryer. They may mildew if not

(Feather and Down)

 

dried completely.

 

• Use warm wash, cold rinse and low-sudsing detergent.

 

 

 

Rugs

Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.

 

• Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

 

 

 

Slips and Nightgowns

Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on

 

 

the PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

• To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine

 

 

bleach occasionally.

 

• Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.

 

 

 

Shoes

Most shoes made of cloth and rubber can be washed.

 

• Use the REGULAR cycle and warm water.

 

• Wash with towels to balance the load.

 

 

 

Small Items

Wash small items such as baby socks in a mesh garment bag.

 

 

 

Cotton Knits

Unless the label indicates it is preshrunk, cotton knits will probably shrink to

 

 

some degree.

 

• Wash water should be hot or warm, suitable for color and soil.

 

• Rinse water should be cold.

 

 

 

Rayon Knits

Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate fabric and wash gently.

 

 

 

Synthetic Fiber Knits

These items will generally keep their shape.

 

• Make sure trimmings (including belts) are machine washable, seams are not

 

 

puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well fastened.

 

 

 

Knits of Manufactured Fibers

Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

• Wash water should be warm, or suitable for color and soil.

 

• Rinse water should be cold.

 

• Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics.

 

 

 

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