The Problem
(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
YELLOWED
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use oxygen bleach (such
as
2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color
(continued)
using color remover (such as
or
brands), follow package directions.
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Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
2. Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to remove iron and
manganese from water.
3. Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4.
To remove
spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through
To remove overall yellow,
use a commercially available
rust scale remover, following package instructions. If porcelain damage can occur,
do not use in the washer; use a plastic container.
BLUE OR GRAY
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Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric
directly on clothes;
COLOR STAINS
always dilute before adding to rinse water. Dilute softener before filling your Fabric
Softener Dispenser. (See page 8.) Also, do not
lid during spin. This may cause
improper dispensing, resulting in stains.
To remove stains:
dampen stained area and rub
with undiluted liquid detergent.
using
bleach if safe for fabric.
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Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others may be safely
GENERAL
washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions
If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
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can
occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back into
shape after each wash and dry cycle.
.
Progressive or delayed
is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics) is
removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previous shrinkage. Treat as for Relaxation Shrinkage above.
.
Shrinkage caused by overheating
occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures
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.
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