The Problem
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
BLUE OR
Improper use of fabric
Never pour fabric softener directly on clothes; always
COLOR STAINS
dilute before adding to rinse water. Seepage
To remove stains: dampen stained area
and rub with undiluted liquid detergent.
using
bleach if safe for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe safely
GENERAL
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturer’s Care Instructions
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
SHRINKAGE,
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Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
KNITS
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
into shape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. May 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
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; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
IN
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Leaving clothes in dryer
tumbling stops. Remove and hang clothes immediately.
PERMANENT PRESS
AND “NO-IRON”
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Too many clothes in dryer. Dry
one washer load at a time. Do not combine loads.
ITEMS
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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 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.
Incorrect wash and dry cycles. Use Permanent Press Wash cycle which provides a
rinse to minimize
Also use Permanent Press Dry cycle.
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Incorrect water level. Use Full Water Level for Medium Load, 3/4 Full Level for
Small Load.
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Repeated washing in too hot water. Wash in cold or
water with plenty of
detergent.
. Accumulation of lime scale due to use of carbonate detergents. If you must use a
phosphate detergent, avoid the use of high-carbonate-built detergent.
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Failure to use fabric
Proper use will minimize
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