Laundry Tips
This section provides information on preparing clothes for laundering, removing stains, and
handling special-care items.
Sorting clothes
l Separate dark from light colors; colorfast l Separate lint givers (towels, chenille) from
from noncolorfast. Items lint takers (corduroy, synthetics, perma-
a properly sorted for washing are nent press). When possible, turn lint takers
usually properly sorted for inside out.
drying.
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l Separate heavy fabrics (denim, towels)
from light fabrics (synthetics, permanent
press).
Choosing load sizes
l Mix large items with smaller items. Load l For better tumbling action, when drying
the washer or dryer by the only a few small items, add one or two lint-
amount of space items take free towels. This also prevents small,
up, not by their weight. lightweight items from blocking airflow.
Overcrowding causes poor l To reduce wrinkling when washing,
cleaning, uneven drying, and permanent press and synthetic knits
wrinkling, and can cause items to wear out should have more room to move in the
faster (because of pilling). water than heavy items (towels, jeans).
l You may need to rearrange large items
(sheets, blankets, tablecloths) during a
cycle to reduce balling or rolling up.
Washing and drying tips
l Close zippers, snaps, and hooks to avoid l Sharp or metal objects can damage your
snagging other items. Remove washer interior or dryer drum.
heat-sensitive trim that can be Check pockets for pins, clips,
damaged by drying. Tie strings money, bolts, nuts, etc. Do not
and sashes so they will not lay these objects on your
tangle. washer or dryer after emptying
l Check garments to make sure all spots pockets. Turn pockets of heavy items
and stains were removed during the wash. inside out for even drying.
Do not tumble dry soiled or stained items. l Place small items such as baby socks or
Heat may permanently set stains. hankies in a mesh bag for easier removal.
l Articles to be ironed should be removed
from the dryer while still damp.
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