VARSITY CHEERLEADER UNIFORM WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:

The first wash is the most important!

Each garment should be washed by itself (wash skirt & shell separately!) in a full tub of warm water with a cool rinse (warm/cold cycle). The best detergent to use is Tide. One full cup of detergent is sufficient. Do not wash in cold water the first several washes. After twelve washes, cold water is not a problem.

If the initial washing instructions are not followed, the colors may bleed onto one another. If this happens, wash the garment by itself (before drying) in a full tub of warm water with a cup of Tide. Do not wash in cold water.

ALWAYS remove the garment promptly from the washer once the cycle is completed.

Leaving the garment in the washer for prolonged periods of time can cause the fabrics to bleed and/or leave unsightly wrinkles in the garment.

DO NOT machine dry the uniform.

Once the uniform has been washed, immediately hang it up to dry. It will take about two hours and really keeps your uniform looking crisp. Dryers will cause your skirt pleats to round out and look sloppy.

CAREFULLY Touch up with a warm iron if needed.

DO NOT dry clean the uniform.

Dry cleaning can yellow the uniform or leave an unsightly sheen. Dry cleaning also causes tackle twill lettering to fade, bubble, or stiffen.

Never use fabric softener.

Fabric softeners block the soil release properties (Visa treatment) and can cause dirt and stains to resist removal. If a fabric softener is used, follow original washing instructions.

For difficult stains:

Do not use a stain remover. Stain removers may lock the stain into the garment. Use a rust remover in the bath for red clay stains. RIT Rust Remover does an excellent job on rust and red clay stains. To use it, you may have to use a hot bath instead of a warm one. This is fine for stain removal only. If the stain is not severe, warm water should be sufficient. After the stain is removed, return to original care instructions.