Check the Care Label
To give you the best of wear, your clothes need the best of care. Garment
manufacturers are required by law to stitch care labels into their
garments. Check these labels carefully. They are your best guide for what
to do and what not to do. The manufacturers know their garments well:
their fabrics, their construction, the dyes. Always follow their
instructions!
TIP: Some care labels state: "Use A Mild Detergent." In this case,
use a light duty detergent. A general purpose detergent may cause light
spots to appear on the garment, especially on pastel-colored cotton
fabrics. Should such spotting occur, soak the entire garment in a
solution of 4 parts water and one part general purpose detergent. This
lightens the entire garment and evens out the color.
First Time Around
Have doubts if a new garment is colorfast? Test it first! Here are two tests
to try:
- Wash it separately the first time around. If there is color left in
the wash water, continue washing it separately the second time, the third
time and so forth, until the color no longer bleeds into the water.
- Apply a little water or detergent on an inconspicuous area. If the
color runs, wash it separately.
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