Refer to Garment Manufacturers’ Care Labels
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Bleach
Liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Non-colorfast, only non-chlorine bleach
when needed.
No bleach
Seldom needed. If needed, useonly
non-chlorine bleach.
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
Only non-chlorine bleach when needed.
No bleach
No bleach
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
White or colorfast, liquid chlorine type.
No bleach
No bleach
No bleach
Special Instructions
If colorfast isunusually soiled, use hot water. Use detergent recommended on page 18.
Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18.
For heavily soiled loads, use extra detergent and longer wash time.
Use detergent recommended inguide on page 18.
For heavily soiled loads, use extra detergent and longer wash time.
If unusually soiled, use hot water. Use detergent recommended in guide on page 18.
For heavy or oily soil, use Spotscrubber Cycle. Seepage 10.
Synthetics and blends usually require slightly more detergent than cottons for cleaning
and to help prevent loosened soil from collecting on the fabric.
Washonly if recommended by the garment manufacturer. Followinstructions carefidly.
Wash inyour washer only if recommended bythe garment manufacturer.
Wash frequently to fluff up the down and retain the garment’s warmth. Washseparately. Wet
down gives off an odor which maybe absorbed byother garments. Odor disappears when
garment is dry. Treat heavily soiled areas with liquid detergent or paste made of water and
granular detergent. Close zippers. Wash2 or 3 ata time or add towelsto balance.
GARMENT MUST BE TUMBLE DRIED.
Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do babyclothes separately. Pretreat spots.
Rinse diapers, nightgowns, pads and sheets after use. Keep diapers in a covered pail of cold
water and conditioning agent like Borateem brand.
Youmay prefer to use a mild type detergent. Do hand-knit garments by hand or in Mini-
Basket tub–see page 8.
Fill washer, add detergent, allow todissolve before adding blanket. Do one blanket at a time.
Pretreat heavily soiled spots with liquid detergent.
On electric blanket, sewa strong piece of cloth over plug to protect blanket and washer from
damage. Do one blanket at a time. Pretreat heavilysoiled spots with liquid detergent.
Vacuumout loose dirt before washing.
If unusually soiled, use Normal/Gentle Wash/Spin Speed.
Washonly 2 or 3 rugs or mats at one time. Shake beforewashing to remove excess dirt.
For new “indigo blue” jeans, wash at least 3times invery small loads with full water fill.
Jeans need ample room to moveto avoidwhite lines atcreases. May discolor plastic washer
parts. Subsequent washings will reduce discolorations, but will probably never eliminate it.
The stained parts will not discolor subsequent washing loads.
Tumble on FLUFF (No Heat).
Pillows are made of different materials-dacron, fiber, foam, polyester, natural feathers and
down. Many pillowscan be machine washed, but manufacture’ care labels must befollowed
carefidly. If washing is recommended, check pillowsfor weak seams or holes and mend to
preventescape of feathersor falling.Fill washer,add detergent andagitate for severalminutes
to,dissolve detergent. Add two pillowsat a time to balance load, use extra large water level.
For more information on care labeling, send for “What’s New About CARE LABELS:’
For sale bythe Superintendent of Documents,
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.20402.
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