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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE AND REMEDY
YELLOWED
● Chlorine bleach may yellowsome Iibrics with resin finishes. Use oxygenbleach (such
CL~HES
as Clorox 2 brand). Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Instructions. Restore color
(continued) using color remover (such as Rit or T’intexbrands), follow package directions.
● Iron or manganese in water may cause overall yellowing or yellow spots.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water soflener dissolved in water
before adding clothes. Use non-chlorine bleach.
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 fewminutes to clean iron residue buildup in lines; drain water
heater occasionally.
4. To removespots: spread stained portion over pan of boiig 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.
BLUE OR GRAY
● Improper use of fabric softener. Never pour fhbric softener directly on clothes;
COLOR STAINS
always 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
GENERAL
safely washed but will shrink in a dryer. Follow Garment Manufacturers’ Care
Instructions exactly. If in doubt, do not machine wash or dry.
SHRINKAGE,
● Relaxation shrinkage can occur in knit fabrics that have been improperly stretched
KNITS and elongated by the manufacturer. When this occurs, garment maybe 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. May be noticed in older garments that have been
washed many times without previousshrinkage. Treatas for RelaxationShrinkageabove.
● Shrinkage caused by overheating occursin certain knit fabrics that have been heat-
shaped. When washing, drying or ironing temperatures exceed the tempemtures 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 LOWor Delicate heat.