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Dish towels, cloths, and sponges reallyIna recent study of k20percent Dish towels, cloths, and sponges reallyIna recent study of k20percent

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Study by Dr Charles P Gerbaenvironmental microbiologist atUniversity of Arizona in Tucson CARELABELTALK presoak bleachsafe fabrics in aper gallon of warm waterfloodingrequiredisinfecting Alwaysw ID: 113812

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Dish towels, cloths, and sponges reallyIna recent study of k20percent of the dishcloths and 12 percent of numberevery 20minutes insomeconditions,itÕs important to wash towels and sponges1 gallon warm water Ideally, kitchen surfaces should bedisinfected daily.Disinfect laundry for ain places where disinfection is critical suchdisease-causing bacteria and viruses. Liquidorganisms and provides a safer, healthierS.O.S. (Save Our Stuff!)Where thereÕs smoke, thereÕs aThe removal of smoke odor from clothessevere. Dry cleaning, frequently suggestedfabrics representing the majority of todayÕsapparel fabrics demonstrated the effective-combination with liquid bleach successfullyUseful smoke damage tipssmoke damage of textiles:Washable textiles with mild smoke damageshould be hung outside, at least 3 inches apart.To allow for greater air circulation, do not closefasteners such as zippers or buttons. Fresh air,sunlight are natural partners in helping toremove smoke odor from clothing. An electricfan can be used to supplement the air flowthrough the clothes. Clothing should be leftWash items in the hottest water possible safe household bleach then use a color-safe bleach.Check items for odor. Usually several washingsare needed to fully remove odor. Once odor isset any lingering odor.Note: For severely smoke-damaged textiles,consult the services of a professional drycleanerthat specializes in fire restoration. If damage issevere, they may not be salvageable. Study by Dr. Charles P. Gerba,environmental microbiologist atUniversity of Arizona in Tucson CARELABELTALK presoak bleach-safe fabrics in aper gallon of warm water.floodingrequiredisinfecting. Alwayswear rubberor plastic glovesFor washable items, rinse several times incold water, soaking heavily soiled items over-night. Presoak heavily soiled items in powderedcolor-safe bleach, following package directions.For drycleanables, consult a professionaldrycleaner. ©1999, 2000. Textile Industry Affairs, The Clorox Company For free care label assistance contact:FFAIRS(301) 898-3191 ¥Fax: 301-898-0241info@TextileAffairs.com ¥ www.TextileAffairs.com CARELABELTALKALERT! The first step issorting it out.from one garment to another, shrinkingover the rest of the wash. Follow carecare. Sort laundry loads according to: Note: Multicolored items with lots ofrately first. If colors donÕt bleed or run,Fabric and Constructionfabrics from heavier items lint catchers (corduroy)items with delicate trim require gentleier items like jeans. Different fabrics needfollow the care label directions.Heavily soiled work or play clothes lightly soiled laundryWash diapers and soiled bed linens Zip, check, shake and mend...to take a load off your mindTaking an extra minute to checkproblems later. Pockets with crayons,tissues, lipstick or other surprises canTie strings and sashes loosely to avoid CARELABELTALKALERT!FOR APPAREL / TEXTILE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS ALERT!Textile Industry Affairs ©1999. Textile Industry Affairs, The Clorox Company soaps, scrub boards,elbow grease. TodayÕs advancedhi-tech detergents andmore successful,however, havenÕtchanged and are moreimportant than ever.Here is a quickrefresher to help getsparkling- clean results, Laundry Essentials Laundry Products the right laundry products. HereÕs achecklist of laundry essentials:Detergents work to effectively removeFollow directions for theextremely dirty clothes, orhard water. Likewise lessdetergentisrequiredsoiled clothes, or soft water.for cold water washing and for cleaninggreasy, oily stains.color-safe bleach with either granularcleans and softens laundry.You can keep washables whiter and52 percent of all washables are actuallybleach is safe for fabrics, when used asColor-Safe Bleachis, quite simply, acolored clothes. These bleaches,A color-safe bleach is not a dilutedliquids is from hydrogen peroxide. PowdersThese color-safe bleaches also haveoptical brighteners. This ingredient is likean invisible layer on fabrics. It reflectslight, making colors appear brighter andwhites whiter.care label ishereÕs how to test CARELABELTALK RECOMMENDED LIQUID BLEACH AMOUNTS PER WASHLOAD Extra large1 1/2 cups Standard large1 cup Medium3/4 cup Small1/2 cup Note: When machine washing heavily soiled clothes, BLEACH-SAFE TEST1/4 cup water.decorative trim orWait 1 minute, Adding bleach to your washer1. For maximum cleaning results...Aftermachinehas agitated for5minutes,water. Avoid pouringmixture directly ontousing detergent products.2. Convenient andWhile the machine fills with water, pourOnce agitation begins, add clothes.Stain Removers:get clothes stain free. Their specialmore effectively to wash stains away.Fabric Softeners:cling, minimize wrinkling and soften clothes.final rinse cycle. These can be added auto-matically in washers equipped with a fabricsoftener dispenser. Otherwise, dilutedrinse. Dryer sheets are convenient to useWater-levels, make the differenceWater plays a major role in how cleanprocess. Soft water aids in the cleaningprocess, while hard water can create somepower of detergent.level and temperature is vital forhave ample room to circulate,soiled colored fabrics. Warm water isrecommended for very lightly soiled orWith increased concern for energyconversation, many consumers are loweringwashing in cooler water. While this savesenergy, laundry results are not alwayssatisfactory. For effective cleaning, hot waterheaters should be set no lower than 120F,Drying TimeBefore putting garments into the dryer,shake them out so they are loose, notmaking them impossible to remove. Avoidoverdrying, which can cause shrinking andciency, clean the lint filter after each load. Watertemperaturesbelow 65F wonÕtlint, residue, andDetergentmanufacturersand care labelsas 65- 85F. HERE ARE SOMESUGGESTIONS TOMAXIMIZECLEANINGEFFICIENCYamountofdetergentwasher. LAUNDRY CHALLENGES EVERYWHERE!problems, as well as eliminating bacteria and germs for a safer, cleaner and healthier wash.COMMON KIDSÕ STAINSRinse in cool water and pretreat with soil and stain remover. Rinse and repeat until stain is gone.Launder in cold water, using appropriate bleach. Pretreat stains with soil and stain remover, allow to sit for 5 minutes. Launder in hottest watersafe for fabric, using appropriate bleach.Allow to dry, then brush off excess mud, Pretreat stain, allow to sit for 5 minutes. launder inhottest water safe for fabric, using appropriate bleach.To remove crayola stains, the Crayola Company recommends:Place the stained surface down on a pad of paper towels, spraywith WD-40, and let stand for a few minutes. Turn the fabric overand spray the other side. Apply liquid dishwashing detergent andwork it into the stained area. Replace towels as they absorb thestain. Wash in hot water with laundry detergent and bleach forabout 12 minutes (use Òheavy soiledÓ setting if there is nominute timer on your machine), and rinse in warm water. Fingerpaints, ballpoint ink & felt tip markersPretreat stains and launder in hottest water safe for the fabric,using appropriate bleach. Permanent markers may beBaby FormulaSoak in cool water using a presoak product. Launder in hottestwater safe for fabric, using appropriate bleachRinse off soils. Follow presoak instructions (see sidebar). Launder inhottest water safe for fabric with appropriate bleach, To kill bacteriathat contribute to diaper rash, add liquid bleach to the wash cycle. Vitamins, liquid pain relieversPretreat and let sit for 5 minutes. Launder in hottest water possible, using appropriate bleach.FOOD STAINSSponge promptly with cold water or soak in cold water.Pretreat and launder in hottest water safe for fabric,using appropriate bleach. Rinse in cool water and pretreat. Rinse and repeat, ifnecessary. launder in cold water, using appropriateChocolate, fruit flavored drinks, gravy, juices, tomato productsSoak in cool water. Pretreat, wait a few minutes, thenwash in hottest water possible safe for the fabric,using appropriate bleach. Pretreat, launder in hottest water safe for fabric,using appropriate bleach.COMMON STAINSPretreat and launder in hottest water safe for fabric,using appropriate bleach. CLEANING MELTEDCRAYON OFF THEDRYER DRUMdrum is clean. STAINREMOVALTIPSTreat stains early.easier to removewater safe forpermanently. PRESOAKPROCEDUREbleach per gallon of water.POWDERED COLOR-SAFEBLEACH PRESOAKgallon of water. 4 WhatÕs the best way to treatunknown stains? make further removal almostWhat can be done to prevent procedures to follow ifColor bleeding occurs whenone garment to another. Some of thewarm water. As a last resort, for whitesonly, use a commercial color remover,How can I eliminate dinginessfactors. Cleaning results can beLoading the washer looselystain removal and overall PROBLEM LAUNDRY SOLVER law, manufacturers must place labels ongarments, specifying at least one safe1997, manufacturers may voluntarily,Free Trade Agreement. are used, launderinginclude, in order, washing, bleaching,tions will use one symbol, a symbols forAre the new dotsItÕs actually easy to remember...the more dots, thetemperatureNEW CARE LABEL SYMBOLS law, manufacturers must place labels ongarments, specifying at least one safe1997, manufacturers may voluntarily,Free Trade Agreement. are used, launderinginclude, in order, washing, bleaching,tions will use one symbol, a symbols forAre the new dotsItÕs actually easy to remember...the more dots, thetemperatureNEW CARE LABEL SYMBOLS