Laundry Aids | Use | Comments |
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Bleach Alternatives | • In some cases, mild bleaching may be accomplished | • Always test to be sure that the |
| using white vinegar, hydrogen peroxide or lemon juice as | product will not damage fabric by |
| a pretreater. | applying to a small part of the |
| • An oxygen bleach may be used in the wash cycle. | fabric that is not easily seen. |
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Fabric Softeners | • Use to soften clothes and remove static electricity | • Undiluted fabric softener poured |
| from permanent press knits and other fabrics of | directly on clothes can stain them. |
| manufactured fibers. | • Do not mix with detergent or |
| • Add during the rinse cycle, or use the fabric softener | bleach. |
| dispenser, using no other product in the rinse. Follow |
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* Brand names are trademarks of their respective manufacturers.
Stain Removal
•Many soils will not become stains if treated promptly. Older stains may be difficult or impossible to remove. Hot water will set some stains, particularly protein based stains. Use cold or warm water on these before washing in hot water.
•Always follow the instructions on the clothing care label and instructions on stain removal products.
•When removing a stain, treat the stain from the back of the fabric unless otherwise noted. This will force the stain off the surface instead of driving it through the fabric.
•Always test to be sure that a stain removal product will not damage fabric by applying to a small part of the fabric that is not easily seen.
WA R N I N G
Never put highly flammable substances like gasoline, kerosene, waxes, cooking oils, dry cleaning solvents, etc. into a washer or dryer. Never put articles that have been cleaned with such substances into a washer or dryer. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in a fire, explosion, and/or serious burns or death. All items with these substances on them should be thoroughly
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Do not wash or dry items soiled with vegetable or cooking oils. Some oils may remain after washing and may cause the fabric to catch on fire by itself.
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Alcoholic Beverages | Rinse stain immediately with cold water or soak stain 30 minutes in cold water. Apply |
| detergent or dishwashing liquid to any trace of stain while still wet. If safe for the fabric, |
| wash in hot water using chlorine bleach. |
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Baby Food, Formula | Rinse with cold water. Soak with an enzyme soaking product. Rinse. Wash as usual. If |
| stain remains, apply a pretreat product and wash again. |
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