Different Garments react to stain removal differently unfortunately we can throw all stained shirts, blouse and polos into the wash. Why? Because all of the above are composed of different fabrics, different fabrics containing different fibres, fibres that are stained. Today we will tackle Acrylic fabrics, some of the more family affordable when you have 5 year olds running around staining every fiber of clothing.
Before we get started as per usual I am going to stress that we need to always read the care label on the inside of the garment no matter how inexpensive or that you have read it a million times. So what is acrylic? Yes it is inexpensive and generally can be wash a million times, it is a tough fabric however can attract oil stains very easily. Not to worry as oil stains are easily removed and treated. Heat from the dryer or iron will easily remove some of the most impossible stains. Using a pretreated wash detergent with heavy duty warm water tends to help this process.
Acrylic is synthetic making the fibers heat sensitive, meaning that sometimes this fabric can be susceptible to melting, shirking and deforming, even the hot water setting on the washer can create wrinkles and deformities when on spin cycle. Washer beware! Best way to avert this is to steam press items.
Simple tips to prevent wrinkles:
1. Do not overload washer, clothes should move freely
2. Use cold or warm water for washing and rinsing
3. Dry clothing using the permanent press setting on your dryer. No high heat.
4. Remove clothing immediately at the end of the cycle and do not overdry
5. Hang garments on hangers after drying to allow wrinkles to relax or fall out over a few hours.
Still got questions please feel free to contact us! Because we love laundry and we love helping you!
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