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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 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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Wash two pillows at a time or add towels for balance.
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Use warm wash and cold rinse.
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Stop the washer (by pushing the timer knob in) after water has filled half way.
Submerge pillows to release trapped air. Start washer to complete fill. For
best results, stop washer periodically during cycle to release air from pillows.
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 in the rinse 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.
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.
