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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
are included in this section.
Blankets
Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature,
cycle, and time
according
to the type of blanket being washed.
Two rinses may be
necessary.
If manufacturer
recommends
machine washing:
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.
Woolens
tend to shrink more the first time
they are washed.
This is normal.
Curtains,
drapes,
slipcovers
Wash small loads. Crowding
will cause wrinkling.
1. Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash following
manufacturer's
instructions.
NOTE:
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Sun-damaged
curtains and draperies
will tear whether
hand or
machine washed.
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Replace
slipcovers
while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
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.
Elastic, spandex
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage
elastic. Wash
often to help reduce the damage.
Use warm water and sufficient
detergent
to remove oils.
Flame-retardant
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant.
Follow
clothing
manufacturer's
instructions
to retain flame retardant
qualities.
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