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Washing
Special
Items...
Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions
Bedding
Diapers
Draperies, Curtains,
Slip Covers
Pillows
(Feather and down)
Rugs
Slips and Gowns
• Warm wash and rinse.
• PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS 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 dryer dry if manufacturer says it can be done.
• 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 diapers.
• Recommend an all-purpose detergent.
• 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.
• Do not wash pillows unless they can be dryer dried. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
• Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
• Use warm wash and detergent.
• Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
• Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
• Fabric softener in the rinse will help eliminate static.
• Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on
the PERMANENT PRESS/KNITS cycle.
• To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine
bleach occasionally.
• Use fabric softener in the rinse to remove static electricity.
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