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Washing special-care items

Most garments and household textiles have care labels with laundering instructions. Always

follow care label directions when they are available. Below are general washing instruc-

tions for some special washables.

ITEM

Blankets

(electric or woolen)

Curtains, drapes,

slipcovers

Diapers

Elastic, spandex

Flame-retardant

clothing

Knits, washables

Pillows, stuffed

toys

Plastic, rubber

items

Quilts, bedspreads

Scatter rugs

Snowsuits, jackets

CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Pretreat spots and stains. Select water temperature, cycle, and

time according to the type of blanket being washed. Two rinses

may be necessary. Check care label to see if manufacturer

recommends machine washing.

Wash small loads. Crowding may cause wrinkling. Replace

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.

Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. Follow

manufacturer's instructions to retain flame-retardant qualities.

Knits are comfortable to wear because they stretch. However, this

means that knits are more likely to be stretched and damaged

when washed (especially bulky knits). Knits made of synthetic

fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend to keep their

original shape more than knits made of cotton or ramie.

Washing feather pillows is not recommended unless they will be

dried in a dryer.

Treat as delicate items. Wash in warm water. Wash small items in

a mesh bag.

Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless they are quilted or

stitched. Tucked cotton batting tends to slip and become lumpy.

An extra rinse may be necessary.

Shake or vacuum rugs to remove loose dirt. Wash more than one

rug at a time. If washing only one rug, add bath towels to balance

the load.

Wash only one or two items at a time. You may need to stop the

washer occasionally to press air from the items being washed. An

extra rinse may be necessary.

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