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Washing Special Items
NOTE: Always Follow Manufacturer’s Care Label
Instructions.
Bedding
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Warm wash and warm rinse, if available.
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Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
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Pretreat heavily soiled areas before washing.
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When washing an electric blanket, protect the plug by stitching the edge of the
blanket over the plug. Only dry in dryer if manufacturer says it can be done.
Diapers
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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.
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Limit wash load to two dozen cloth diapers.
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Use an all-purpose, low-sudsing detergent.
Draperies, Curtains, Slip Covers
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Shake to remove dust. Remove hooks and close zippers.
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Sun-damaged draperies and curtains will not withstand washing.
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Use warm water.
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Wash curtains frequently. They can be weakened from soil, fumes, dust, and
the sun.
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Fiberglass curtains need gentle care. Read care label to see if washable. Some
fiberglass curtains should be hand washed.
Pillows
(Feather and Down)
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Do not wash pillows unless they can be dried in dryer. They may mildew if not
dried completely.
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Use warm wash, cold rinse and low-sudsing detergent.
Rugs
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Shake before washing. Do not use hot water on rubber-backed rugs.
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Wash two or three rugs to balance the washer.
Slips and Nightgowns
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Wash often using all-purpose detergent, warm or hot water and cold rinse on
the PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
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To keep nylons and polyesters white, wash only with whites and use chlorine
bleach occasionally.
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Use fabric softener to remove static electricity.
Shoes
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Most shoes made of cloth and rubber can be washed.
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Use the REGULAR cycle and warm water.
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Wash with towels to balance the load.
Small Items
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Wash small items such as baby socks in a mesh garment bag.
Cotton Knits
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Unless the label indicates it is preshrunk, cotton knits will probably shrink to
some degree.
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Wash water should be hot or warm, suitable for color and soil.
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Rinse water should be cold.
Rayon Knits
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Rayon stretches and shrinks easily. Treat as a delicate fabric and wash gently.
Synthetic Fiber Knits
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These items will generally keep their shape.
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Make sure trimmings (including belts) are machine washable, seams are not
puckered, and zippers and trimmings are well fastened.
Knits of Manufactured Fibers
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Use PERMANENT PRESS cycle.
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Wash water should be warm, or suitable for color and soil.
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Rinse water should be cold.
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Do not wash with lint-shedding fabrics.
