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Confused About Laundry Products?

Michigan State University Extension
Bulletin E1946

Isabel A. Jones, Clothing and Textiles; Janise Aubry, Human Environment and Design
Issued May 1986 8 pages (Fil. 1)

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension Office.

Consumer Rights and Responsibilities with Clothing Fibers and Fabrics

Overview of various laws and acts relating to fabrics and fibers to enable the consumer to better understand their fabrics and thus be able to care for them properly. 3 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Detergents for Home Laundering
The publication presents an overview of types of detergents. This is followed by a discussion of how detergents work. The remainder of the publication provides information about using detergents in various situations. 9 pp.

Facts for Consumers: Durable Press with Soil Resistance

Information about the advantages of durable press clothes and how to properly care for them. 3 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Furniture Fabrics

Discussion of various furniture fabrics and the characteristics of each. 5 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Previous versions:

Margaret Boschetti, Extension Specialist in Home Furnishing
Issued(April 1971)(Fil. 1)

Home Laundering: the Equipment and the Job
All aspects of laundering are covered from organizing the laundry area to ironing the clean clothes. Laundering special fabric types or unusual items is also described. 24 pp. Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

How to Save on Your Electric Bill

Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State University
Extension Bulletin e776.

This publication provides information on ways to save money on your electricity bill.

Issued November 1973 (Fil. 1)

24 pages

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local county Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Machine Knit Fabrics: Characteristics and Care

How to properly care for machine knit fabrics to help them retain their color, shape and size longer. 5 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Pillows: Selection, Use and Care

Information about the selection of pillows, their use and proper care. 9 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Removing Stains from Fabrics, Home Methods
The first section describes the various types stain removers. The second section provides instructions for specific types of stains. 33 pp.

Sanitation in Home Laundering
This bulletin describes how to combat bacteria in laundry and laundry equipment. Types of disinfectants and their proper use is described. Revised. 8 pp.

Save Energy Doing Laundry

Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State University
Extension Bulletin e1121

This publication provides ways to reduce energy used while doing laundry.

Anne Field, Extension Service , Brenda Long, Graduate Assistant, Department of Family and Child Ecology
Issued September 1977 4 pages (Fil. 1)

Anne Field, Extension Service , Brenda Long, Graduate Assistant, Department of Family and Child Ecology
Reprinted March 1978 4 pages (Fil. 2)

Anne Field, Extension Service , Brenda Long, Graduate Assistant, Department of Family and Child Ecology
Revised June 1981 4 pages (Fil. 3)

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your Michigan Extension Offices.

Sheets and Pillowcases - Selection, Use and Care

Information and tips about the selection, use and proper care of bed linens. 17 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.

Soaps and Detergents for Home Laundering
The publication covers the use of soaps and detergents for use in home laundering. Various soaps and detergents are described and information is provided about matching the proper product with the proper fabric and washing technique. 9 pp.

Stain Guide: User's Guide Supplement

Cooperative Extension Service
Michigan State University
Extension Bulletin e1453

This publication provides advice concerning stain removal.

Original Authors:
Jean Goodrick, Extension Specialist, Clothing and Textiles
Barbara Cook, Graduate Assistant, Consumer Sciences and Retailing
Mary Jo Grassman, Graduate Assistant, Consumer Sciences and Retailing, Purdue University
Adaptation Author:
Isabel Jones, MSU Extension Specialist, Department of Human Environment and Design

Issued December 1980 8 pages (Fil. 1)

Original Authors:
Jean Goodrick, Extension Specialist, Clothing and Textiles
Barbara Cook, Graduate Assistant, Consumer Sciences and Retailing
Mary Jo Grassman, Graduate Assistant, Consumer Sciences and Retailing, Purdue University
Adaptation Author:
Isabel Jones, MSU Extension Specialist, Department of Human Environment and Design

Issued February 1982 8 pages (Fil. 2)

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.For current recommendations contact your local Extension Office.

Steps to a Brighter Laundry

Michigan State University Extension
Bulletin E1945

Isabel A. Jones, Clothing and Textiles; Janise Aubry, Human Environment and Design
Issued May 1986 5 pages (Fil. 1)

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension Office.

The Detergent Puzzle

Information about the phosphates used in laundry detergents and how they can effect the ecological balance of local lakes and streams. 5 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations.For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.

Washing Machines, Selection and Use
Information is circa 1955 so covers automatic and nonautomatic washing machines. Tips on what to look for in both types of washers are presented. Washing machine care and washing tips are also presented. Diagrams help illustrate concepts presented in the text. Slightly revised. 25 pp.

Wise Up on the Why's of Some Clothing Care Problems

Information about various fabrics and recommendations for their care to keep them from losing color, shape or size. 5 pp.

Archive copy of bulletin. Do not use for current recommendations. For current recommendations contact your local Extension office. Michigan Offices.