Snags, Holes, Tears, Rips, or Excessive Wear - Prepare items before washing

What does Snags, Holes, Tears, Rips, or Excessive Wear mean?

Garments are developing snags, holes, tears, or excessive wear. This can be caused by sharp objects in pockets, undiluted bleach, or pre-existing damage.

• Pins, snaps, hooks, sharp buttons, belt buckles, zippers, and sharp objects left in pockets
• Undiluted chlorine bleach
• Small tears or holes present before wash
• Chemicals like hair bleach, hair dye, permanent wave solution and toilet bowl cleaners
• Permanent press items naturally fray (especially collars and cuffs)

Click steps to track your progress.

1. 1

   Fasten snaps, hooks, buttons, and zippers. Remove loose items like pins and sharp objects from pockets.

2. 2

   Turn knits inside out.

3. 3

   Check bleach package instructions for proper amount. Never add undiluted bleach to wash or allow clothes to contact undiluted bleach.

4. 4

   Repair tears and holes before washing.

5. 5

   Rinse items that may have chemicals on them before washing.

6. 6

   To slow fraying, wash small permanent press loads with a higher load/water level setting. Avoid washing heavy items with permanent press items.