#howtocare

When you're in a hurry, it's tempting to quickly store sweaters on hangers in your closet. This is one temptation, though, that's best to resist. Most sweaters are too heavy and bulky for hangers to support. If you hang them up normally, the hangers dig into the fabric, causing unsightly shoulder bumps that are difficult to fix. You can avoid damaging your sweaters by folding them around hangers instead of hanging them up by the shoulders. 

  Step 1

Lay your sweater flat on a table, bed or similar flat surface. Smooth out any wrinkles with your hands.

Step 2

Fold the sweater in half lengthwise so that the sides and arms match evenly.

Step 3

Place a thick-shoulder hanger upside-down on the sweater. Position the hanger so that the hook rests in the armpit area of the sweater.

Step 4

Fold the waist of the sweater up and over one side of the hanger.

Step 5

Fold both sleeves over the other side of the hanger. Lift the sweater and hanger by the hook. This method secures the sweater, so it won't fall off the hanger.

Step 6

Cotton blankets are so popular because they’re pretty easy to care for. Not only do they hold up well with regular washes, they also maintain their like-new properties.

Follow these directions on how to  take care of your prized cotton blankets so they last for generations.

How to Wash Them

Good news; it’s generally safe to use hot/warm water to wash and sanitize cotton blankets. For routine washing, use cold water to keep colors vibrant and to prevent material from shrinking. High Quality cotton blankets can be resilient to frequent washes if washed on a cool cycles.  Also a quality cotton blanket can be used daily and would be considered a go to blanket for spring and summer.

Few pro-tips:

Use lukewarm water (hot/warm) to get rid of stains. And cold water to protect your blanket from wear and tear.

Whether you use a front loading machine or top loading machine always choose a machine large enough to hold the weight of a cotton blanket after it has absorbed twice its weight in water. Also ensure the blanket is evenly distributed on both sides of the tub. If the blanket is placed in the tub unevenly, the spin cycle can be very rough on your machine and possibly damage your machine.

Ensure the size setting for the blanket is larger than anticipated. Choosing a larger setting will make sure the water completely covers your blanket in your washing machine. This gives the blanket the ability to maneuver while being washed. For larger sized blankets, this is even more important.

Use gentle detergents and fabric softeners to wash your blanket; also pre-dilute them so you’re not concentrating large amounts of detergents on one area of the blanket.

Tumble dry your cotton blanket on med/low settings and remove from the machine as soon as the blankets are dry. Try not to let sit damp in the machine, always dry completely.

Pet Stains

If you have pets in your home, you’ve likely experienced pet stains. Depending on how bad the stain, there are a few courses of actions you can take:

Cotton is a natural fiber making it more absorbent than synthetic fibers. This makes liquid stains set in quicker, calling for immediate attention. For urine stains, soak in warm water and vinegar overnight or until stain is removed. For a tougher stain, use enzymatic pet stain cleaners.

Storage and General Cleaning

Every once in a while, give your cotton blankets a good shake-down. Hold it from both sides and give it all you’ve got. Activating the fibers gets rid of excess dust, leaving the blanket clean and protecting you from those pesky dust allergies.

When you don’t need them, make sure you store your cotton blankets in a breathable cotton storage bag or container. It’s essential you put it in a dark and dry place where there’s no risk of bugs or critters finding it and to prevent sun damage and mold.

Training had been upped - it wasn't as if the members previously coming from the 104th were untalented, or didn't have abilities great enough to perform well in battle, it was more of a special tactic than anything.

It had meant breaking them up into pairs, connecting those with abilities whom could make the most of a double team. 

It had been rather interesting to hear; perhaps because it had been over dinner, and Sasha had been taking the opportunity of everyone being distracted to nab a few of their bread rolls.

So everything hadn't been going so bad, until her name was read off the roster. 

She was working with her. No way.

It wasn't as if Sasha disliked the girl or anything, in fact, she was rather grateful for her heroic turn of events. But Ymir simply made her feel...uncomfortable, in a way she wasn't all that sure of. Perhaps it was because the freckled girl was far smarter, far more observant than she would ever let on.

She was unpredictable, and though it interested the hunter somewhat, it still made her unsure. Besides - Ymir without Krista would definitely disgruntle the titan shifter - which was confirmed at the look she had shot Sasha after the announcement.

Regardless, Sasha had managed to calm her nerves some over the remainder of dinner, and as pairs began to funnel out, her gaze flickered to Ymir, and she half heartedly lifted herself from her seat.

"So!" She began, clapping her hands together, and smiling a little uneasily, "What do you want to start with? I'm sure they'll start throwing things in here and their for us to use sooner or later!" 

'Maybe we can practice some stealth and sneak into the kitchens later...'

And hopefully none of the training would be with Ymir in titan form - jeez, that made her more uneasy than spending a week with the girl anyway.

Despite his attempt to look non-suspicious, the giant seemed to always be in a constant state of sweaty uncomfortableness.  This time would be no different.