Washing special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow label directions when they are available. General washing instructions for some special washables
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Blankets, | electric and | Pretreat | spots | and stains. Select water temperature, | cycle, | and | time | |
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1.Measure blanket before washing.
2.Add mild detergent to washer. Fill and agitate briefly to dissolve detergent.
3.Stop washer. Load blanket evenly around agitator. Soak 10 to 15 minutes.
4.Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Spin 1 to 2 minutes.
5.Fill washer for final rinse. Stop washer. Allow to soak.
6.Set Cycle Control Knob to Drain and Spin. Start washer. Allow washer to finish cycle.
7.Lay blanket on flat surface and block by gently stretching to original measurement. Woollens tend to shrink more the first time they are washed. This is normal.
Curtains, drapes, | Wash small loads. | Crowding will | cause | wrinkling. | ||
slipcovers | 1. | Shake | or vacuum to remove | loose | dirt. | |
| 2. | Wash | following | manufacturer’s | instructions. | |
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Diapers | When | using chlorine bleach for | soaking, add | detergent | to load. |
| Avoid | overuse of fabric softeners. | Absorbency | will be | reduced. |
1.Rinse immediately. Soak in a solution of lukewarm water and a small amount of detergent until you are ready to wash them. You may wish to use bleach or a special soaking product when soaking.
2.Spin excess water from diapers before washing.
3.Wash diapers as you would wash white cottons and linens.
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Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash often to help reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient
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Items will | be | clearly | labeled | as |
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