Speciam Care for Speci Things
In the following hints for better washing, an all-purpose detergent
should be used unless stated otherwise See Control Setting Chart
(page !0) for dryer timer settings. Always consult garment labels
and hang tags for manufacturer's washing and drying instructions
before machine washing and drying,
{AWARNING3 Do not use heat to dry foam rubber or' similarly textured rubber.like materials, or pillows and clothing with
feathers/down.1 Man*made fibers (synthetics) such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics must be dried on LOW heat.
Pretreat heavily Soiled areas; brush on a little liquid detergent, or wet area Hoi...... Coid.................CottonSturdy Tim'ed
and rub in detergent Use Warm soak for oil juice stains; CoW for egg (High Heat)
milk, cereal stains
Wash separately Warm Ce{d KnitsiDe_icate KnitsiDWicah
(Low Heat)
Rinseat once, soak in diaper pail with so{ution of coid waterand borax Hot Cold CottonSturdy Timed
(1/2tsp to gal ) Soak before washing with a pro-soak product and (High Heat)
warm water
Plastic lined Wash with regular baby wash. Air FIuff
Shake out dust. Removestains. Pretreat heavily soiled areas with
detergent. Wash onelarge or two small blankets at a time
Follow manufacturer's recommendations. Warm Cold KnitsiOebcate
Follow manufacturer's directions.
If badly sun-weakened, even hand washing wiltcause tearing Be sur_ Warm
colors are fast and fabric is washable Removehooks and non-washable
trim Use Warm soak if heavily soiled
Donot wash or dry_
• Warm
Turn stacks and dark items inside out to prevent whitening and frosting of Warm
seams and creases
Pretreatcollars and cuffswith liquid laundry detergent
Hot
Pretreatheavily soiled areas by rubbing in [iquWlaundry detergent. Let Hot
stand 30 to 60 minutes If clothes are heavily soiled use Warm SOAKtor
grease and oil Cold SOAK for dust or blood-stained garments. Use 1/4 to
1/2 cup liquid laundry deter,qent n SOAK, 1/2 to 1 cup n WASH
Frequent washing lengthens life helps"retain shape Removenon- Warm
washable trim, Close z!ppers, fasten hooks,
Some plastics will tear if rnachine-washed. Place small items in mesh bag Warm
for washing If shower curtains are soap-stained add water softener to
washwater; don't use detergent,
Follow label directions
Shake out dirt Air dry rubber-like or rubber-backed rugs Wash one large
or two smali rgg.sat a time Follow label instructions.
Use Warm Soak for pillowcases stained with hair oil
Be sure colors are fast and fabric is washable Mend tears; remove
detachable trim and fasteners. Wash onlyone large or two small chair
carets at a time. Cottoncovers may be lightly starched.
Pretreat around neckline Follow manufacturer's recommendations
Need special care to avoid shrinkage
Many aremachine washable. However because of its physical properties
wool may shrink during washing As a general rule, if it can be hand
washed, it can be "washed" by soaking in the water A liquid detergent
is preferred because it dissolves faster in a suak than granulated Pre-treat
wooIenswifh liquid deter.rge.n.1.Never use chlorine bleach
Shake out dirt, turn pockets inside out Soak clothes (see page 6), then
wash thoroughly.
Hot
Warm
Warm
Cold Seepage 11
Cold Knits/Delicate
Cold Perm Press
Cofd Perm Press
CoW Perm Press
Cold Knits/Delicate
Cold Knits/Delicate
Cold Perm Press
Cold Perm Press
Cold Knits/Delicate
See ';Woolens," page 11
Seep_ 11,
Auto. Fabric
Care
Auto, Fabric
Care
{Med. Heat)
Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med Heat)
Cotton Sturdy
Knits!Delicah
......LL._o__H.e.a.!)....
Air Fluff
Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Auto. Fabric
Care
(Med. Heat)
Knits/Delicat_
....._LowH_
See page tl
Removestains, Soak if necessary Use Hot wash for white and Hot or Warm Cold Cottonsturdy Timed
color-fast, Warm for others. ..(HighHeat)
Use Warm Soak with 1/2 cup bleach for stained tea towels Hot or Warm Cold CottonSturdy Timed
(High Heat_
See "Washing Woolens," Knits/Delicate Seepage 11
page 11 Keepagitation
Warm Cold to a minimum
Hot CoW Timed
(High Heat)
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