Clothing Care
Clothing Concerns
To keep clothes looking white or bright, use good
washing practices at all times to prevent a gradual
build-up ofsoil or water hardness minerals on them.
ifyou notice thatyour clothes are not as bright as
they should be, take corrective measures
immediately.
Problem . Cause Solution
Qray 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.
Yellowed Ci_thes Unremoved Soil Skin soil !Shard to remove. Check hem edge of sheets and
pillowcases, bottom e_d of t-shirts, etc; If this portion is white
and Center Jsyellow, the fabric Contains unrem_vea soil. Use
, sufficient detergent and a hot wash. Chlorine bleach may be
i needed:
Clothes Stained From Iron in the Water Totest !fan iron stain, use a rust r_mo_er On a portion ofthe
' garment, Fo!!owbottle d!rect!ons tr larger !terns.
....... ?laer C!othes .......... Some wh!te fabr!cs turn yel!ow w!th age and cannot be wh!tened:
Clothes Tearing or improper Use of Chlorine Bleach No correction for bleach damaged clothes. Always measure and
Damaged dilute bleach. Takeextra 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.
Excessive Lint i_p_ope_ So_ing Fabrics Which shed lint cannot bewashed With fabrics that
i receive lint.
Insufficient Detergent / Use enough detergent so lint remains suspended in water and
Non-phosphate Detergent flushed out.
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Mixing Fabric Types .............................. Knits and Permanent Press attract lint. Wash these on y with
similar items. Use fabric softener in rinse water.
Wrinkling improper Sorting Heavy items liketowels should not bewashed with light items like
nightgowns.
Too Many Clothes in Washer Clothes must circulate freely through the water for best results.
improper Cycle Make sure cycle selected is appropriate for type of clothes.
improper Temperature Using a warm or cold wash and a cold rinse reduces wrinkling.
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