Manual

sweaters of ManufaCtured Fibers
Wool items
Permanent Rress
' Follow directions far Comparable knits.
Button sweaters and turn inside out.
" ssre$Ch to shape a_er washing;
• Avoid pulling when wet.
• Unless labeled "machine washable," wash by hand,
Wash o_enl Permanent press €!otheS tend to !ook clean even Whenthey should
be Washed
• Donot Wash With lint:shedding loads;
Pretreat grease stains and Oily areas;
• use_he PERMANENT PRESS CyCle,hotorwarm Water, Cold rinse and
Sufficient detwgent;
i Use fabric softener in the rinse water. This Will reduce the static electricity
Whichattracts lint and makes garments Cling.
Clothing Concerns
To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good
washing practices at all times to prevent a
gradual build_up of soil or water hardness
minerals on them. If you notice that your clothes
are not as bright as they should be, take
corrective measures immediately.
Problem . Cause Solution
Gray or Dingy insufficient Detergent Add more detergent to washtub before loading clothes, Mild
Clothes detergents are not suitable for average soil,
improper Sorting Wash whites separately, Separate light from heavily soiled
items, Clothes can pick up soil from dirty wash water,
Nonphosphate Detergent and Hard Follow package directions, Soften water if possible,
Water
Water Not Hot Enough White clothes will stay whiter with hot wash water, increase
temperature,
Overcrowding Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best
results,
ye,oWeaC_Othesunremoveaso_ skinSo_is hardto remove:CheCkhemedgeofsheetsana
pilloWcases; BOttom endof tLshi_tS; etol if this portion iS white
and CentW is yellow, the fabric Contains un_emoved SO!.Use
' sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine bleach may be
needed:
Clothes Stained From Iron in the Water Totest if an iron stain, use a rUSt remowr on a potion ofthe
garment, Fallow bottle directions for !arger items,
Older Clothes Some white fabrics turn ye!low With age and cannot be ;
i . whitened:
Clothes Tearing or improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes, Always measure and
Damaged dilute bleach, Take extra care to avoid unwanted spilling,
Overcrowding or Overloading Make sure all items can move freely during agitation,
insufficient Precare Fasten all hooks and zippers, Mend tears, Remove objects from
pockets,
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