TM 10-3510-208-12
garments. Heavy stains may require
(12) Formula VIII. Durable Press Garments.
presoaking or pre-spotting, using a pre-
The washer should be loaded to only two-thirds of
spotting Agent. The garments should be
its capacity.
extracted for no longer than necessary
to allow the extractor to reach maximum
speed. Then, extractor should be shut
off to prevent setting of creases. Add
Do not use chlorine bleach. Do not mix
detergent and laundry, Nonionic, Type
all cotton with durable press garments.
1, to machine while filling.
Do not starch. Do not wring or twist
Water
Level
Time
Temperature
Operation
in.
min.
"F "C
Supplies
Suds
11
5
140/45
D e t e r g e n t , type 11,8 oz
Suds
11
140/45
5
Detergent, type
Suds
11
5
125/36.75
Detergent, type II, 4 oz
Rinse
...................................
11
2
110/28.5
Rinse
...................................
11
2
100/23
Rinse
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .
2
100/23
11
(13) Formula IX. White, Polyester/Cotton
Nurses Uniforms.
Water
Cycle
Temp.
Time
Level
Supplies
"F
(Min.)
(Inches)
Operation
step
Detergent Laundry (Type 1) - 4 oz
160
5-8
6
Suds
by volume. Sodium-orthosilicate 4
oz by volume
Detergent Laundry (Type 1) 4 oz
160
5
6
Suds
by volume
None
150
3
12
Rinse
135
None
3
12
Rinse
120
Sour to pH 6.5
3
12
Sour
105
None
3
12
Rinse
Anti-static agent-24 oz by volume
90
5
5
Anti-stat
The washer load should be about 2/3 the rated capacity of the washer. The washer should be
stopped during filling and emptying of washer. Before placing in washer, the zipper and snap
fasteners of the uniforms should be closed.
If bleach is required, use at the rate of 2 quarters of 1 percent bleach or 2 oz. of dry bleach (15-16%
available chlorine) per 100 pounds of garments.
If bleach is used, add antichlor, sodium thiosulfate, to the second rinse following the bleach, at the
rate of 1 oz. per 100 pounds of garments.
Dilute the antistatic agent with at least an equal amount of water before adding to the washwheel.
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