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Laundry Tips
Washing special-care items
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CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets
Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and
(electric or woolen)
_ time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses
may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer
recommends machine washing.
Curtains, drapes,
Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace
slipcovers
slipcovers while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
NOTE: Sun-damaged curtains and draperies will tear whether
hand or machine washed.
When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add extra detergent to
the load. Avoid overuse of fabric softeners — absorbency will be
reduced.
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can damage elastic. Wash
often to reduce the damage. Use warm water and sufficient
detergent to remove oils. Do not use chlorine bleach.
Hand washables
Elastic, spandex
Garments are labeled "Hand wash" because:
° The fiber or construction may be sensitive to agitation.
* The fabric contains sensitive dyes that may bleed.
Properly sort wash and then use your Hand Care cycle for gentle
washing. Follow care label directions for drying.
Items that may shrink should be dried flat. Block these items by
gently stretching to original measurements. Woolens tend to
shrink more the first time they are washed.
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