Washing instructions
based on 100 lb washing machine
Notes for all washing instructions:
HD 1000 is the name of the soap we use here. Ecolab has something similar which they call Turbo Lifter
* TEMPERATURES MAY VARY 5 DEGREES.
* TIMES MAY VARY 2 – 4 MINUTES EACH STEP
Key: Bring the temperature down slowly. If you come down too fast, you will “shock” the fabric and the wrinkles will come back after the fabric cools.
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- Please note: Do not use Alkali Booster!
Step
Level
Temperature
Time
Chemicals
Notes
1.wash
High
150-160
18 Min
HD1000 Detergent 21 oz
Drain
2
High
150-160
8 min
HD1000 Detergent 12 oz
Drain
3
High
150-160
8 min
Color Safe Bleach 18 oz
none
4
6 min
Color Safe Bleach 8 oz
Drain
5
High
150-160
2 min
none
Rinse
6
High
135
2 min
none
Rinse
7
Medium Speed Extract
2 min
none
8
High
120
2 min
none
9
Medium Speed Extract
2 min
none
Rinse
10
High
100
2 min
none
11
Medium
100 or less
4-5 min
none
Rinse
12
Final Extract Medium to High Speed
3-4 min
Souring Agent 3-4 oz to PH of 5.5
Drain
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Step
Level
Temperature
Time
Chemicals
Notes
1.wash
High
160
15 min
12 oz Alkali
14 oz Detergent
Suds Bath
2
Medium
160
8 min
6 oz Alkali
14 oz Oxy Bleach
1st bleach bath “no drain”
3
High
160
8 min
12 oz Oxy Bleach
2nd bleach bath
4
High
160
3 min
none
Rinse
5
High
145
3 min
none
Rinse
6
High
130
3 min
none
Rinse
7
Intermediate Extract
2 min
none
8
High
120
3 min
none
Rinse
9
Intermediate Extract
2 min
none
10.
High
90
5 min
3 oz Souring Agent
Final Rinse
11
Final Extraction Medium Speed
4 min
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Step
Level
Temperature
Time
Chemicals
Notes
1.wash
High
160
15 min
12 oz Alkali
14 oz Detergent
Suds Bath
2
Medium
160
8 min
6 oz Alkali
14 oz Oxy Bleach
Bleach – “no drain”
3
High
160
6 min
4 oz Alkali
8 oz Chlorine 7%
2nd bleach bath
4
High
160
4 min
Rinse
5
High
145
3 min
Cool Down
Rinse
6
High
130
3 min
Cool Down
Rinse
7
Intermediate Extract
2 min
none
8
High
120
3 min
Cool Down
Rinse
9
Intermediate Extract
2 min
none
10.
Med
90
5 min
3 oz Souring Agent
Final Rinse
11
Final Extraction Medium Speed
4 min
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100% Polyester
Laundering: We recommend that all table linens be laundered at least once prior to first use in order to soften. Your laundry chemical supplier should work out the proper wash formulas and procedures for the equipment you have installed and the linens you use. Warm water wash temperatures and related drying temperatures suggested here will significantly reduce energy costs, and provide better results at the same time.
Before You Wash: Make sure your washer and dryer are in good working order with no rough areas that might snag the napery. Both washer and dryer should have adjustable temperature controls.
When Sorting: Separate your loads into categories.
– Darks and lights should be separated.
– When possible, wash FORTEX™ separately from cotton or poly/cotton napery.
– Shake out laundry during this stage to make sure no food or sharp objects are accidentally put through the wash.
When You Wash: Never overload machine. For better agitation and less wrinkling, fill machine to three-quarters of manufacturers recommended level of table linens.
Set wash temperatures no higher than necessary:
– 140 degrees Fahrenheit should give good results. Avoid temperatures above 165 degrees to minimize shrinkage.
– To prevent thermal-shock at high temperatures use a gradual cool-down or split rinses.
Choose laundry with the right alkalinity.
– Alkaline at various levels can be destructive, causing fading and other problems. Check with your chemical supplier for the right product. Alkali should not be above 2,000 PPM — Normal 1,000 to 1,400 PPM.
Be careful with bleach.
– Bleach (non-chlorine) may be used, but can cause FORTEX™ and other polyester to fade or change color shade.
– Always avoid softeners.
When You Extract:
– Keep extraction time short (30-60 seconds) to minimize wrinkles.
– Use a centrifugal rather than hydraulic extractor.
When You Dry:
– Do not overload dryer. Fill only to half of the recommended level to minimize wrinkling.
– Set dryer so that temperature does not exceed 140 degrees F.
– Do not over dry. Generally drying time should run 10-15 minutes when necessary.
– For best results with wrinkles, remove FORTEX™ products while still slightly warm and damp then iron.
– If being pressed with a roll press or flat-head press, slightly dry the linens and then press to completely dry.
These are only HINTS for taking care of your FORTEX™ napery. You may want to consult the maker of your laundry equipment or the supplier of your washing chemicals.
Step
Level
Temperature
Time
Chemicals
Notes
1.Flush
Medium/ High
Hot, up to 160
4 min
Booster (1/2 amount)
2. Suds
Low/ Medium
Hot, up to 160
14 min
Booster & Detergent
Bleach – “no drain”
3. Bleach
Low/ Medium
Hot, up to 160
6 min
Bleach (C1 or o2)
4 Rinse
High
Hot, up to 160
4 min
5. Rinse
High
140-145
3 min
Extract Medium speed
6. Rinse
High
125- 130
3 min
Extract Medium speed
7. Rinse
Intermediate Extract
115-120
2 min
none
8. Rinse/ Sour
Low/ Med
100
5 min
Sour Only
Final
9. Final Extraction
4-5 min
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Step
Level
Temperature
Time
Chemicals
Notes
1.
High
160
6 min
10 oz Booster
Prewash
2.
Low
160
14 min
12 oz Booster, 8 oz Detergent
Suds bath
3.
Low
160
14 min
4 oz Booster, 12 oz Oxy Bleach
Bleach bath
4
High
160
4 min
Rinse
5.
High
145
3 min
Rinse
6.
High
130
3 min
Rinse
7.
Intermediate Extract
1 non
8.
High
120
3 min
Rinse
9.
Intermediate Extract
1 min
10.
Med- Low
90
5 min
5 oz Sour
Rinse
11.
Final Extract
5 min