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Washing special-care items
Most garments and householdtextileshave care labels with laundering instructions. Always follow
label directionswhen theyare available. General washinginstructionsfor some specialwashables
are includedin thissection.
Blankets, electric
and woolen
Curtains, drapes,
slipcovers
Diapers
Elastic, apandex
Pretreat spotsand stains. Selectwater temperature, cycle, and time
accordingto the typeof blanketbeing washed.Two rinsesmay be
necessary. If manufacturerrecommendsmachinewashing:
1. Measure blanketbeforewashing.
2. Add milddetergent towasher. Filland agitate brieflytodissolve
detergent.
3. Stop washer. Loadblanketevenly around agitator.Soak 10 to
15 minutes.
4. Set Cycle ControlKnobto Drainand Spin. Startwasher.Spin 1to
2 minutes.
5. Fillwasher for finalrinse. Stop washer. Allowto soak.
6. Set Cycle Control Knobto Drain and Spin. Start washer. Allowwasher
to finish cycle.
7. Lay blanketon flat surface and blockby gentlystretchingtooriginal
measurement. Woolens tend to shrinkmore the first timethey are
washed. This is normal.
Wash small loads. Crowding willcause wrinkling.
1. Shake orvacuum toremove loosedirt.
2. Wash followingmanufacturer'sinstructions.
NOTES:
• Sun-damaged curtainsand draperieswill tearwhether handor machine
washed.
• Replace slipcoverswhilestillslightlydamp.They willdry to fit tightly.
When usingchlorinebleach for soaking,add detergent to load. Avoid
overuseof fabric softeners.Absorbencywill be reduced.
1. Rinse immediately.Soak in a solutionof lukewarmwater and a small
amountof detergent untilyou are ready to wash them. You may wish to
use bleachor a specialsoaking productwhen soaking.
2. Spinexcess water from diapers beforewashing.
3. Wash diapersas you wouldwash white cottonsand linens.
Elasticpicks up oilfromthe body.Oil can damage elastic. Wash oftento
helpreduce the damage. Usewarm water and sufficientdetergent to
remove oils.
Flame-retardant Items will beclearly labeled as flame-retardant. Followmanufacturer's
clothing instructionsto retainflame retardantqualities.
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