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The Problem Solver(continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSEAND REMEDY
YELLOWED
* Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient detergent. Check
CMXH+ES hem of T-shirt or pillow case. If they are white and center is yellow, it contains body
oil. Restore whiteness following procedures on “Grayed Clothes;’ page 17.
* Chlorine bleach may yeilow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chkmine bleach
(stwhas C1ONNC2 brand). Referto Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore
color using color remover (such as Rit or Tlntex brands), follow package directions.
@km or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dissolved in wa%er
before adding clothes. Use ncm-chkminebleach.
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 spots; spread stained portion over pan of boiling water and squeeze
lemon juice through stain. Toremove 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 (.IRGRAY
Improper use of’fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on clo$hes;always
COLCIRSTAINS
dilute before adding to rinse water. To remove stains: dampen stained area and rub
with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe for fabric.
SHRINKAGE,
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 Manufacturers’ Care Instructions
exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
H%RINKAGE,
* ~~la~~i~~ ~hr~~ge ~~n OCCUrin knit
fabrics that have been improperly stretched
mm
and elongated by the rnanufkturer. When this occurs, garment maybe pressed back
in%oshape after each wash and dry cycle.
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Progressiveor delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in some fabrics)
is gradually removed by laundering. Maybe noticed in older garments that have been
washedmany times without previous shrinkage. Treatas for RelaxationShrinkageabove.
@Shtidulge caused by overheating occurs in certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
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.
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