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The Problem Solver (continued)
PROBLEM
_LLOWED
CL_HES
BLUE OR GRAY
COLOR STAINS
GENERAL
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 17•
• Chlorine bleach may yellow some fabrics with resin finishes. Use non-chlorine bleach
(such as Clorox 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.
1. Use extra detergent plus a non-precipitating water softener 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 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. 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. Seepage 13. To remove stains: dampen stained
area and rub with undiluted liquid detergent. Re-wash, using chlorine bleach if safe
for fabric.
Some fabrics will shrink whether washed in a washer or by hand; others maybe 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 improperly stretched
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• 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 warm water; drying on Low or Delicate heat•
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