when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag?

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YourhandMyAss -> when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/1/2008 10:43:01 PM)
Also what's better woolite general fabrics care or tide all fabrics care? And what about when you wash your 100 percent cotton undies, * 100 percent cotton bikini cut, is the only kind I'll ever own* is it really better for the life of them to be washed in a garment bag? If it is why?

CalifChick -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/1/2008 10:51:59 PM)
If the care label on your sweater says it is machine washable, then turn it inside out and put it in a garment bag. I don't wash panties in a garment bag, unless they have sequins or pearls or something delicate like that. Just plain old cotton panties get thrown in the wash. Garment bags protect the fabric from excess abrasion and also protect delicate bits like lace, beading, etc. I don't really see anything special about plain cotton panties to warrant throwing them in a garment bag. If a fabric is prone to "pulls", like a soft knit, or a silky fabric, put that a garment bag as well. Cali

YourhandMyAss -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/1/2008 10:54:09 PM)
Thank you CalifChick, All the clothing I buy is machine washable, I don't bother with dry clean or special wash only any more. quote: ORIGINAL: CalifChick If the care label on your sweater says it is machine washable, then turn it inside out and put it in a garment bag. I don't wash panties in a garment bag, unless they have sequins or pearls or something delicate like that. Just plain old cotton panties get thrown in the wash. Garment bags protect the fabric from excess abrasion and also protect delicate bits like lace, beading, etc. I don't really see anything special about plain cotton panties to warrant throwing them in a garment bag. If a fabric is prone to "pulls", like a soft knit, or a silky fabric, put that a garment bag as well. Cali

BitaTruble -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/1/2008 11:16:18 PM)
I'd suggest that you button up the sweater before turning it inside out for the wash. Use a gentle cycle and, depending on the material, you might want to dry it spread on a towel so you can form it and shape it so it will last longer without it getting stretched out. I'm a fan of hand washing sweaters with Woolite but I'll throw it into the washing machine if I'm in a hurry to wear it.

YourhandMyAss -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/1/2008 11:35:31 PM)
The towl things a good idea, by the way I never dry my things in a dryer, I line dry them, by draping them over a clothing hanger in a fashion where they won't sag and streatch. quote: ORIGINAL: BitaTruble I'd suggest that you button up the sweater before turning it inside out for the wash. Use a gentle cycle and, depending on the material, you might want to dry it spread on a towel so you can form it and shape it so it will last longer without it getting stretched out. I'm a fan of hand washing sweaters with Woolite but I'll throw it into the washing machine if I'm in a hurry to wear it.

SilverMark -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 2:46:12 AM)
Because on the topic list it, cuts off the t on the end of garment, I had to see how it is you would use a Garmen, which thanks to 100,000 comercials has become generic for a GPS direction device to wash a sweater......I couldn't help myself!

pahunkboy -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 4:18:10 AM)
I used to turn jeans inside out so they would wear longer. I tend to not wear alot of jeans these days. While out looking at drapes, I wont buy any that are dry clean only. Period. Oh- this thread had the men here like a hound dog - -- the topic. hehe. I suppose thats why clothlines never came back in some towns. :-)

sirsholly -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 5:06:49 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: YourhandMyAss The towl things a good idea, by the way I never dry my things in a dryer, I line dry them, by draping them over a clothing hanger in a fashion where they won't sag and streatch. not a good thing to do with a sweater...dry it flat.

sirsholly -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 5:09:28 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: SilverMark Because on the topic list it, cuts off the t on the end of garment, I had to see how it is you would use a Garmen, which thanks to 100,000 comercials has become generic for a GPS direction device to wash a sweater......I couldn't help myself! well heck...the answer is obvious. the GSP will direct you to the laundry room, dry cleaner, or laundrymat. Gotta 'splain everything to men. Sheeeesh[8\|]

SilverMark -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 5:15:19 AM)
keep splainin' girl, I have a number of other issues!....lol....

KMsAngel -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 5:48:40 AM)
[sm=writing.gif] this could take a while, eh? i'll take dictation - i'm sure i can make a mint selling all these 'splanations

sirsholly -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 5:58:55 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: KMsAngel [sm=writing.gif] this could take a while, eh? i'll take dictation - i'm sure i can make a mint selling all these 'splanations just call 'em hollyisms..... (a silly name for silly 'splanations)

soul2share -> RE: when washing button down sweater type tops, is it best to use a garment bag? (12/2/2008 4:21:12 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: sirsholly quote: ORIGINAL: SilverMark Because on the topic list it, cuts off the t on the end of garment, I had to see how it is you would use a Garmen, which thanks to 100,000 comercials has become generic for a GPS direction device to wash a sweater......I couldn't help myself! well heck...the answer is obvious. the GSP will direct you to the laundry room, dry cleaner, or laundrymat. Gotta 'splain everything to men. Sheeeesh[8\|] Actually, I thought the GPS would give them directions to those places! snrtsnortsnrt <-----Resident Smart Ass.....see below!

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