THE PROBLEM SOLVER
(continued)
PROBLEM
IN
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
ITEMS
SNAGS, HOLES,
OR
EXCESSIVE WEAR
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly
stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs,
may
be pressed back into shape after each wash and@ cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. This may also be noticed in older garments that
have been washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for relaxation
shrinkage above.
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Shrinkage caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the temperatures used
to shape set, shrinkage may occur. This cannot be corrected, but it can be prevented
by washing in cool or warm water and drying on Low or Delicate heat.
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Leaving clothes in dryer after tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
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Too many clothes in dryer. Dry only one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
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Improper loads. Avoid laundering heavy Permanent Press items, such as work
clothes, with lighter Permanent Press items such as shirts or blouses. Do not
wash Permanent Press items with regular laundry.
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Too many clothes in washer. Permanent Press loads should always be smaller than
regular loads . . . no more than medium loads to give clothes room to move freely.
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Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides
a
rinse to minimize
Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
Incorrect water
Use Extra Large Water Level for Medium Load, Medium
Level for Small Load.
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Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or warm water with plenty of
detergent.
Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use
a non-phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
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Failure to use fabric softener. Proper use will minimize wrinkling.
To remove wrinkles:
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on Permanent Press setting.
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and dry on Permanent Press setting.
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If unsuccessful,
on high heat for 10 to 12 minutes and hang immediately.
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Send to dry cleaners for pressing.
Some wrinkles may remain which cannot be removed.
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Pins on garments or sharp objects left in pockets. Check to make sure all such
objects are removed. Also check wash tub.
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Snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt
zippers. Fasten hooks, zippers and
buttons. Remove sharp buttons and belt buckles. This is especially important
in washing knits which snag easily. Turn knits inside out.
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Holes with random square shapes with yellow discoloration may be caused by
improper use of chlorine bleach. Use only correct amount of bleach. See Other
Laundry Products section. Never add undiluted bleach to wash tub or allow
clothes to come into contact with undiluted bleach. Do not wipe up bleach
spills with clothes.
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Small, unnoticed tears may enlarge during washing process. Check garments
before washing and mend all rips and tears.
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