Washing Special Items . . .

Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label Instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bedding

• Warm wash and rinse.

 

 

 

• PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

 

 

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Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

Diapers

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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.

 

 

 

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Limit wash load to two dozen diapers.

 

 

 

• Recommend an all-purpose detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Draperies, Curtains,

• Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.

 

 

Slip Covers

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Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.

 

 

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Use warm water.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

and the sun.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Some fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.

 

 

Pillows

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

 

 

(Feather and down)

 

dried completely.

 

 

 

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Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.

 

 

 

• Use warm wash and detergent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rugs

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

 

 

 

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Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.

 

 

 

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Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Slips and Gowns

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

 

 

 

 

the PERMANENT PRESS cycle.

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

bleach occasionally.

 

 

 

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Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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