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Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer's care labels with laundering
instructions. Always follow cars label directions when they are available. Pages 9 and 10
include drying instructionsfor most types of washables. The chart below provides drying
instructionsfor special-care washables.
ITEMS
Blankets and
woolens
• Cotton, rayon,
synthetic blankets
• Electric blankets,
electric sheets,
woolen blankets,
washable woolen
garments
DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Machine drying knitted woolens is not recommended. Block to shape
when wet and allow to air dry. Line dry blankets in shade on a
breezy day over two lines. Pin edges together and straighten them.
When partly dry, turn the blanket over, repin and restraighten. When
dry, brush nap.
Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on page 9.
If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes
on a high setting. This will dry blankets faster and help avoid
pilling.
2. Put blanket in dryer with warm towels. Set control for 20 minutes.
3. Check after 10 minutes. Remove when stilldamp. Overdrying and
long tumbling can cause shrinking and pilling.
4. Place blanket on flat surface or over two lines to finish drying.
Gently stretch to original size and shape.
5. When completely dry, brush gently to raise nap. Press binding
with cool iron ifneeded.
Curtains,
slipcovers
• Draperies,
slipcovers
Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.
For slipcovers, replace while stillslightly damp. They willdry to fit
tightly.
Dry only a few minutes.
1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.
2. Remove from dryer while slightlydamp. Do not overdry.
Diapers, baby
clothes
Wash and dry small items in a mesh bag or pillowcase for
convenient handling.
Remove diapers and cotton knit items while stillslightly damp. They
willfeel softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Elastic items Remove from dryer while stillslightlydamp.
Flame-retardant Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to
finishes improve their resistance to burning. Such items are clearly labeled.
To retain flame-retardant qualities through continuous use and
washing, clean and dry according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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