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  2. How to Wash a Weighted Blanket So It Stays Soft - AOL

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    Check the care instructions on the blanket, but typically, spot cleaning is recommended unless otherwise noted. Use a mild detergent and a soft cloth to gently clean any stains.

  3. What Temperature Should You Wash White Clothes In? - AOL

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    Most fibers (cotton, linen, polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex) can handle the typical US hot (50°C/122°F) water temperature setting, but be sure to wash wool and silk garments in cold water, if ...

  4. Poncho liner - Wikipedia

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    A poncho liner (often referred to as a woobie), [1] is a piece of field gear originating in the United States military that can be attached to a standard issue poncho to provide additional warmth, as well as being usable as a blanket, sleeping bag or protective cover. It consists of quilted nylon with a polyester filling. It is attached to the ...

  5. Laundry symbol - Wikipedia

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    A laundry symbol, also called a care symbol, is a pictogram indicating the manufacturer's suggestions as to methods of washing, drying, dry-cleaning and ironing clothing. Such symbols are written on labels, known as care labels or care tags , attached to clothing to indicate how a particular item should best be cleaned.

  6. Scouring (textiles) - Wikipedia

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    [26] [27] Wool scouring is the next process after the woollen fleece of a sheep is cut off. [28] Raw wool is also known as ''Greasy wool.'' "Grease" or "yolk'' is a combined form of dried sweat, oil and fatty matter. [29] Lanolin is the major component (5-25%) of raw wool which is a waxy substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of wool ...

  7. I Tested Washable Rugs From Revival and Ruggable—Here's My ...

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    What I Love About Revival’s Wash Process: The largest Revival washable rugs that can go in a washing machine are 8’-by-10’ rugs; the company recommends spot cleaning or dry-cleaning larger ones.

  8. Laundry - Wikipedia

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    Laundry is the washing of clothing and other textiles, [1] and, more broadly, their drying and ironing as well. Laundry has been part of history since humans began to wear clothes, so the methods by which different cultures have dealt with this universal human need are of interest to several branches of scholarship.

  9. Dimensional stability (fabric) - Wikipedia

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    Other fabrics are stretched by mechanical forces during production and can shrink slightly when heated (though to a lesser degree than wool). Some clothes are shrunk in the factory to avoid this problem. [17] Wash care label is like a manual of the garment, customers should refer the wash care instructions before putting their clothes in ...