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    Old 06-04-2011, 01:31 PM
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    Originally Posted by Joanne9of12
    If you don't want to hand wash them, I would suggest putting them in a lingerie bag and washing them that way. Be sure to use a color catcher or some other item to help avoid fabric bleeding.
    I agree with this.
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    Old 06-04-2011, 01:44 PM
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    I machine wash all fabric and dry on high then iron away.
    I have placed fabric in a pillowcase then washed.
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    Old 06-04-2011, 01:49 PM
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    I think I wouls soak from in water and detergent in the washer, spin water out, and soak as a 'rinse' - do not agitate or they probably would all knot up into a wad :roll: How do I know this... :oops: you need not ask!

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    Old 06-04-2011, 02:19 PM
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    you can put them in a mesh bag- or pillow case-
    always wash any used item you pick up be it from a yard sale or a thrift / consignment shop....for safety sake.
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    Old 06-04-2011, 02:20 PM
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    wow, i really don't know how that posted with out me- then again with me---but sorry for doubles... ;-)
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    I just throw it all in the washer and wash on warm regular cycle. I dry them till they are slightly damp still and then I iron them. You never know what has touched the fabric.
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    Old 06-04-2011, 03:22 PM
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    Originally Posted by Joanne9of12
    If you don't want to hand wash them, I would suggest putting them in a lingerie bag and washing them that way. Be sure to use a color catcher or some other item to help avoid fabric bleeding.
    This is how I wash small pieces, but I just throw the lingerie bag in with the towels!
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    Old 06-04-2011, 04:40 PM
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    I do small pieces like this in a bucket with just a small amount of detergent. I just squeeze the rinse water out and then hang on line or toss in dryer depending on weather. :D
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    Originally Posted by Joanne9of12
    If you don't want to hand wash them, I would suggest putting them in a lingerie bag and washing them that way. Be sure to use a color catcher or some other item to help avoid fabric bleeding.
    That's a great tip - Thanks
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    Old 06-04-2011, 05:06 PM
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    Originally Posted by Jennifer22206
    I'd put them in a fine mesh lingerie bag, throw them in the washer with some vinegar and then in high heat on the dryer. Can't be too careful with bed-bugs.
    Ditto. If you don't have a lingerie bag, you can put them in a pillowcase.
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