Washing
Special
Items...
Always Follow Manufacturer's Care Label Instructions
Bedding
Diapers
Draperies,
Curtains,
Slip Covers
Pillows
(Feather
and Down)
• Wm'm wash and warm rinse if available.
• PERMANENT
PRESS/KNITS
cycle.
• Pretreat heavily
soiled areas belbre
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 cold rinse.
Rugs
• Shake before washing.
Do not use hot water on rubber-backed
rugs.
• Wash two or three rugs to balance
the washer.
Slips and Nightgowns
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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