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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 Fabrics
Rug, Curtain, and Tabletop Fabrics
Kitchen Tools and Equipment
Tableware
Furniture

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
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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