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Curtains, draperies, and
slipcovers
1.
Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2. Wash small loads. Crowding will cause
wrinkling.
3. 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.
Diapers
1.
2.
3.
Rinse immediately. Soak in a solution of
lukewarm water and a small amount of deter-
gent until you are ready to wash them. You may
wish to use bleach or a special soaking product
when soaking.
Spin excess water from diapers before
washing.
Wash diapers as you would wash white cottons
and linens.
NOTE:
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When using chlorine bleach for soaking, add
detergent to load.
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Overuse of fabric softener reduces the absor-
bency of diapers.
Elastic, spandex
1.
Elastic picks up oil from the body. Oil can
damage elastic. Wash often to help reduce the
damage.
2. Use warm water and sufficient detergent to
remove oils.
Flame-retardant clothing
Items will be clearly labeled as flame-retardant. To
help keep flame retardant qualities through
continuous use and washing, follow manu-
facturer’s instructions.
Glass fiber materials
Do not wash glass fiber material in your washer.
Glass particles could stick to the next load and
cause skin irrftation.
Knits
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 knfts). Knits made of synthetic
fabrics such as polyester, nylon, and acrylic tend
to keep their original shape more than a knit made
of cotton or ramie.
1.
Close zippers, fasten hooks and eyes to
prevent snagging.
2. Wash small loads to reduce pilling and linting.
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Fire Hazard
Drying rubber, plastic and other heat-sensitive
materials with heat can damage them or be a
fire hazard.
Pillows and stuffed toys
1.
Partially fill washer with water; add detergent;
agitate until detergent is dissolved.
2. Place two pillows on opposite sides of the
agitator to balance the load.
3. Allow washer to fill completely and continue
through the cycle.
4. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from
item(s) being washed.
NOTE:
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Washing feather pillows is not recommended
unless they are dryer dried.
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Dry foam items
wlthout
heat.
Plastic and rubber items
1.
Treat as delicate items.
2.
Wash in warm water.
3. Wash small items in
a mesh
bag.
4. Dry
wlthout
heat.
Quilts and bedspreads
1.
2.
3.
Treat as delicate items.
Wash one at a time. Distribute evenly around
agitator.
Do not wash cotton-filled comforters unless
they are quilted or stitched; tucked cotton
batting tends to slip and become lumpy.
Scatter rugs
1.
Shake or vacuum to remove loose dirt.
2 Wash more than one small rug at a time. If you
wash only one rug, add bath towels to balance
the load. A larger rug should be distributed
around the agftator to balance the load.
Snowsuits, jackets, etc.
1.
Wash only one or
two
items at a time. Load
evenly around the agitator.
2. Two rinses may be necessary for complete
rinsing.
3. Stop the washer occasionally to press air from
item(s) being washed.