|
| |
Sort oranges with reds, purples, and bright blues; navies with blacks; and creams with tans.
Don’t overstuff your washer. It can cause poor rinsing and detergent deposits.
Wash dark fabrics in cold water to prevent fading. Don’t forget to load the machine with Cheer For Darks.
New coloured garments (especially red ones) should be washed separately first to avoid bleeding.
Close buttons, zip zippers, and fasten clasps to prevent damage to delicate items within the load.
|
| |
Clothes can be air-dried anywhere but the bathroom. It's too damp in there!
Jeans should be air-dried on a hanger for best results.
Before drying, separate lint-shredders (fuzzy sweatshirts, chenille robes, flannels, and towels) from lint-keepers (knits, corduroys, and permanent-press fabrics).
Tie drawstrings on sweatshirts and pants to prevent knotting.
|
| |
Always fold sweaters. Hangers can stretch and misshapen these garments.
Hang jackets with padded hangers to help them retain their shape.
Store clothes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place to preserve the life of your fabrics.
Place a dehumidifier in your closet to prevent mold and mildew.
Scatter cedar-scents satchels in your closet to repel moths and carpet beetles.
|
| |
Pack individual outfits in plastic bags when traveling to minimize wrinkles. Don’t forget to squeeze out the air.
Stuff socks into your shoes to help them retain their shape.
|
| |
The little balls that pop up on sweaters are called pilling.
Cotton is hydrophilic, meaning it's very fond of water.
Linen softens as it ages, dries quickly, doesn’t lint, and resists deterioration from sunlight.
Ramie resists heat, bacteria, and molds.
Starch can encourage mold and mildew.
You should iron natural fabrics (such as linen or ramie) while damp.
Cotton absorbs water more easily than any other fabric, can withstand a range of temperatures, and maintains colour.
Poor-quality dyes, washing in too-warm water, and overdrying are common causes for colour loss.
Air-drying is easier on clothes, can reduce wrinkles, and eliminates static cling.
Static cling is caused by the friction of clothes rubbing together in the dryer.
You shouldn't wash sweaters until you’ve worn them six times or more.
A lint roller will help loosen fibers in sweaters.
HE washers use less water and energy, save you money, and can be gentler on fabrics.
|
| |
- Step 1: Prep
- Sort your laundry into four loads: whites, lights, darks, and delicates. This helps keep your whites and colours at their brightest.
- Lights include neutral-toned clothing, such as grays, creams, pastels, and striped whites. The rest is considered dark.
- Delicates consist of sweaters and any items made from polyester or Lycra® blends.
- Step 2: Wash
- Always check the garment care label.
- Select the right water temperature before starting your machine.
- Add the appropriate amount of your favourite Cheer® laundry detergent.
- Allow detergent to mix with the water before adding your clothes.
- Step 3: Dry
- Double-check fabric care labels for special drying requirements.
- Remove and set aside items that specify “line dry” or “lay flat to dry.”
- Remove remaining items, shake out, and place in dryer.
- Add a dryer sheet to soften fabrics and reduce static cling.
- Promptly remove your clothes when cycle ends to prevent wrinkles in fabrics.
- Hang, fold, and put away clothes immediately.
Temperature Guide
Cold: Best for colours to prevent running and reduce shrinkage
Warm: Reserved for permanent-press items to help prevent colour loss
Hot: Ideal for whites and serious stains (such as grease) |
|
|
