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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
YELLOWED CLOTHES
BLUE OR GlU4Y
COLOR STAINS
SHRINKAGE, GENERAL
SHRINKAGE, KNITS
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
Incomplete removal of body soil due to constant use of insufficient
detergent. Check 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 21.
Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use
oxygen bleach (such as Chlorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment
Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color using color remover
(such as Rit or Tintex brands), follow package directions.
Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow
spots.
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Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener dis-
solved in water before adding clothes. Do not use a chlorine bleach.
Have a special filter or chemical feeder installed in your home to
remove iron and manganese from water.
Run hot water for a few minutes to clean iron residue build-up in
lines; drain water heater occasionally.
To remove spots: spread stained portion over pan of boiling water
and squeeze lemon juice through stain. 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.
Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fabric softener directly on
clothes; always dilute before adding to rinse water. (See page 15for
use of fabric softener.) To remove stains: dampen stained area and
rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine 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 washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow
Garment Manufacturers Care Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not
machine wash or dry.
Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improp-
erly stretched and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs,
garment may be pressed back into shape after each wash and dry
cycle.
Progressive or delayed shrinkage is caused when starch or sizing (in
some fabrics) is gradually 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 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 warin water; drying on Low or Delicate heat.
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