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What temperature can I wash a polyester rugby shirt?

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Warm or cold. Warm might get it cleaner, but if you're concerned about the heat of the water, wash it with cold water. Air dry after wash.

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Will washing a white polyester tablecloth in hot water and drying on permanent press cycle reduce wrinkles?

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Don't wash it with hot water. Wash it with warm water and use permanent press. This will help reduce wrinkles.

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My coach told us to wash our jerseys in cold water and to not put it in the dryer, but the tag says to wash in warm water and tumble dry low, what do I do?

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Do what he says. He's telling you the method that is least likely to cause any damage to the fabric.

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What kind of hanger can use to hang polyester garment?

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Plastic, wood, or metal. If you're air drying on a hanger, make sure to use a plastic hanger.

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How do I get dark stains off my polyester pants?

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It may be dirt and grease, sometimes called grime. Try soaking the pants in Oxyclean and hot water, or dabbing the stains with a cotton ball soaked in rubbing alcohol.

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What temperature setting should I wash a polyester tablecloth?

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Warm, not hot. Hot might shrink or melt the tablecloth.

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How do you prepare the collar of a polyester jacket and how do you machine-wash it?

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Flip your collar up and make sure there are no inserts and all buttons are unbuttoned. Then follow the directions above for washing. Make sure to hang dry. If in doubt, use cold water.

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What temperature is "hand hot" for polyester shower curtains?

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Hot to the touch.

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