Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Noncolorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
No bleach.
Seldom needed. If needed, use only
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach.
No bleach,
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach.
‘No bleach.
No bleach.
Special
If colorfast is unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in
Detergent Guide. Use Extra Cleaning
See How to Operate Your Clothes Washer section.
Use Extra Rinse if desired.
Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide,
Small loads reduce wrinkling. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
Use Extra Cleaning cycle. See Tips to Help You Select Settings section. Use Extra Rinse
if desired.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use maximum detergent recommended in Detergent Guide.
For heavy or oily soil on sturdy garments, use Extra Cleaning cycle. See How to Operate Your
Clothes Washer section.
loads reduce wrinkling
Wash only if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Follow instructions carefully.
Wash in your washer
if recommended by the garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Wash separately. Wet
down gives off an odor which may be absorbed by other garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash 2 or 3 at a time or add towels to balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
You
may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do baby clothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold
water and
agent like
brand.
You may prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub. See How to Use Mini-Basket Tub section.
Fill washer, add detergent and allow to dissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat
soiled spots with liquid detergent.
sew a strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat
soiled spots with liquid
Vacuum out
dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle
Speed.
Wash only 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake before washing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3 times in very small
with full water
Jeans need ample room to move to avoid white lines at creases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discoloration, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not-discolor subsequent washing loads.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different
fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillows can be machine washed, but manufacturers’ care labels must be followed
If washing is recommended, check pillows for weak seams or holes and mend to
prevent escape of feathers or filling. Fill washer, add detergent and agitate for several minutes
to dissolve detergent. Add two pillows at a time to balance load. Use extra large water level.
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS.”
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