LIVINGSOCIAL GUIDE
Home Goods Care Guide
BY: Editorial Staff | Jun 24, 2016
These are general guidelines on how to best take care of items in your bedroom, bathroom, dining room, and kitchen. For best results, please consult the item's label or instruction sheet before cleaning.
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Bed and Bath FabricsRug, Curtain, and Tabletop Fabrics
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
Tableware
Bed and Bath Fabrics
| Bedding Material | Cleaning Instructions |
| Microfiber | Machine washable |
| Egyptian cotton | Machine washable |
| Polyester/cotton blend | Machine washable |
| Cotton- or Egyptian-cotton-blend (more than 50% cotton) | Machine washable |
| Cotton | Machine washable |
| Bamboo rayon | Machine wash cold; tumble dry low |
| Down Comforter | Dry-clean |
| Feather/Down Blend Comforter | Dry-clean |
| Down Alternative Comforter | Machine washable |
| Heavyweight Down Alternative Comforter | Dry-clean |
| Down Pillows | Dry-clean |
| Feather/Down Blend Pillows | Dry-clean |
| Feather Pillows | Dry-clean |
| Down Alternative Pillows | Machine washable |
| Comforters with Embellishments | Dry-clean |
| Bathmat Material | Cleaning Instructions |
| Polyester | Machine washable |
| Polyester blend | Machine washable |
| Memory foam | Machine washable |
| Polyester/microfiber blend | Machine washable |
| Polyester with PU foam | Machine washable |
| Polyester fleece | Machine washable |
| Combed cotton | Machine washable |
| Cotton | Machine washable |
| Microfiber | Machine washable |
| Towels | Cleaning Instructions |
| Bath towels | Machine wash cold; tumble dry low |
| Beach towels | Machine wash cold; tumble dry low |
Rug, Curtain, and Tabletop Fabrics
| Home Decor Material | Cleaning Instructions | |
|---|---|---|
| Area Rugs | ||
| Polypropylene | Vacuum regularly | |
| Synthetic materials | Vacuum regularly | |
| Microfiber | Vacuum regularly | |
| Wool | Vacuum regularly | |
| Polyester | Vacuum regularly | |
| Curtains | ||
| Polyester | Machine washable | |
| Polyester-blend (more than 50% polyester) | Machine washable | |
| Cotton-blend (more than 50% cotton) | Machine washable | |
| Linen | Wash in cold delicate cycle; line dry |
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| Kitchen | Care Instructions | |
| Items with detailing such as lace, embroidery, or embellishments should be hand washed | ||
| Kitchen towels | Machine washable | |
| Tablecloths | Machine washable | |
| Cloth napkins | Machine washable | |
| Oven mitts and potholders | Machine washable | |
| Oven mitts and potholders with silicone | Machine washable | |
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
| Knives, Utensils, and Cutting Boards | Care Instructions |
|---|---|
| Knives (any material) | Hand wash |
| Plastic cutting boards | Dishwasher safe |
| Bamboo | Hand wash |
| Nylon | Dishwasher safe |
| Silicone | Dishwasher safe |
| Wood | Hand wash |
| Bakeware | Care Instructions |
| Aluminum | Dishwasher safe |
| Carbon steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Oven liners | Dishwasher safe |
| Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Cookware | Care Instructions |
| Aluminum and aluminized steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Carbon steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Cast iron | Hand wash |
| Copper | Hand wash |
| Enamel on steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Nonstick cookware | Hand wash |
| Porcelain enamel on aluminum | Dishwasher safe |
| Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe |
Tableware
| Dinnerware, Serverware, and Flatware | Care Instructions |
|---|---|
| Crystal | Hand wash |
| Glassware | Dishwasher safe |
| Melamine | Dishwasher safe |
| Porcelain | Hand wash |
| Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Glassware | Care Instructions |
| Acrylic | Hand wash |
| Bamboo | Hand wash |
| Borosilicate glass | Dishwasher safe |
| Ceramic | Dishwasher safe |
| Crystal | Hand wash |
| Glass | Dishwasher safe |
| Plastic | Hand wash |
| Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe |
| Tritan plastic | Hand wash |
| Copper mugs | Hand wash |
| Double-walled travel mugs | Dishwasher safe |
| Wine and shot glasses (any material) | Hand wash |
| Storage Containers | Care Instructions |
| Glass | Dishwasher safe |
| Plastic | Dishwasher safe |
| Stainless steel | Dishwasher safe |
Furniture
| Furniture Material | Care Instructions |
| Glass | Wipe clean with glass cleaner and a soft, dry cloth |
| Metal | Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap; dry thoroughly |
| Plastic | Wipe clean with damp cloth |
| Wood | Dust regularly; spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap |
| Upholstery Material | Care Instructions |
| Bonded Leather | Wipe clean with a damp cloth |
| Leather | Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth; treat stains with saddle soap or other leather-safe detergent |
| Linen | Vacuum regularly; blot stains with a dry cloth; spot clean with a damp cloth |
| Microfiber | Spot clean with a spray bottle of rubbing alcohol and soft brush; air dry |
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