Before Washing . . .
Prepare Wash Load
Empty Pockets and Cuffs Make sure all pockets are empty and turn them inside out. One bobby pin, metal or plastic toy, nail or sharp object in a load can catch laundry and cause tears. Facial tissue left in a pocket will produce extreme “lint”. A crayon or lipstick in a wash load may cause stains that cannot be removed. Roll down cuffs and shake out grass, sand, and gravel.
Mend Rips and Tears
Little holes can become bigger in the washer. Mend holes and tears before placing garments in the washer.
Close Zipper and Fasten Hooks These can catch on garments in a wash load and tear them. Tie belts and sashes so they won’t wind around clothes.
Remove Nonwashable Trim
Check for colorfastness too, by squeezing a portion of garment in warm or hot sudsy water. If the color bleeds or runs, wash the item separately in cold water.
Sort
Proper sorting is easy if you follow a few guidelines:
1. Sort by Color
Whites
Lights
Darks
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2.Sort by Fabric and Construction
Cottons and
Linens
Synthetics,
Blends & Poly Knits
Permanent
Press
Delicates
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3. Sort by Care Label
Cold
Warm
Hot
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4.Sort By Type and Amount of Soil
Children’s play clothes, as well as work clothes, will need extra treatment. Lightly soiled clothes can become dingy if washed with heavily soiled items.
5.Sort Lint “Shedders” From Lint “Receivers”
Some fabrics attract lint and should not be washed with lint- shedding loads. Lint shedders are cottons, terry towels, chenille bedspreads, rugs, and clothes which have been heavily bleached.
Lint receivers are synthetics, permanent or durable press, knits (including socks), corduroy, and other smooth fabrics.
Pretreat
Pretreat shirt collars and cuffs with a
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