We spend a lot less time cooking and cleaning than we did a century ago, thanks to vacuum cleaners, dishwashers, permanent-press clothing, etc. ❋ Unknown (2009)
Our tests of permanent-press dress shirts revealed some good performers. ❋ Unknown (2008)
Better still, avoid permanent-press fabrics altogether, along with those labeled "shrinkproof" or "water-repellent." ❋ Unknown (2008)
Formaldehyde is found in household products and fuel-burning appliances, “permanent-press” clothing and draperies, and many paints, coatings and glues. ❋ Unknown (2006)
• Wash synthetic and natural-fiber whites together, giving them all permanent-press treatment. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
• By washing sturdy cotton blends and synthetics not those containing viscose rayon, acetate, or other delicate and heat-sensitive fibers in the regular cycle or permanent-press cycle when the label says “Gentle” or “Delicate.” ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Tumbling dry, followed by prompt removal from the dryer, is necessary to get the full benefit of wrinkle-resistance treatments on permanent-press articles. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
However, not all permanent-press garments have the problem today. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Wrinkle-treated garments should be machine-washed and tumbled dry on the permanent-press cycles. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Dry synthetics and wrinkle-treated clothes on the permanent-press cycle. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Despite such problems, home laundering is the cleaning procedure of choice for permanent-press clothes. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Some permanent-press clothes and fabrics that have been given optical brightening finishes may yellow if exposed to chlorine bleach. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Frosting tends to plague some permanent-press clothes made of cotton/polyester blends. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Because cross-linking weakens cotton fabric, most permanent-press fabrics are cotton/polyester blends. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Chlorine bleach may not be recommended for permanent-press cloth because the cloth has been weakened. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Fabric softener is appropriate for permanent-press clothes, but you need to use it only every two or three launderings. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Warm wash water, pretreating, presoaking, not skimping on detergent, and frequent washing all help to minimize problems getting synthetics and permanent-press clothes clean and fresh. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
In addition, permanent-press fabrics tend to take up and hold soil that gets deposited in the wash water and emerge from the laundry gray or dingy. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
Because the fold and crease lines on permanent-press articles tend to be even weaker than the rest of the fabric, it is often a good idea to wash and dry permanent-press articles turned inside out. ❋ CHERYL MENDELSON (2005)
