Drying special-care items
Most garments and household textiles have manufacturer?s care labels with laundering instructions. Always
follow care label directions when they are available. Pages 9-l 1 include drying instructions for most types Of
washables. The chart below provides drying instructions for special-care washables.
ITEMS DRYING INSTRUCTIONS
Blankets and woollens Machine drying knitted woollens 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 straighten. When dry, brush nap.
l Cotton, rayon, synthetic Dry as recommended for permanent press fabrics on pages 9 and 10.
blankets
l Electric blankets, electric If manufacturer recommends machine drying:
sheets, woollen blankets, 1. Place one or two dry towels in the dryer and preheat 3-5 minutes on a high
washable woollen garments 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 still damp. 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
if needed.
Curtains, slipcovers Remove drapery weights and hooks before laundering.
For slipcovers, replace while still slightly damp. They will dry to fit tightly.
l Draperies, slipcovers Dry only a few minutes.
1. Leave room in dryer for load to fluff.
2. Remove from dryer while slightly damp. 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 still slightly damp. They will feel
softer, shrink less, and be easier to fold.
Elastic items Remove from dryer while still slightly damp.
Flame-retardant finishes Some items have been treated with a flame-retardant finish to 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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