Using Unicorn Fibre Products How to Clean by Item

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Unicorn has an extensive library of washing guides for specific items - from quilts to bras, car upholstery to curtains, cloth diapers to wool sweaters. We wanted to share the wealth of knowledge!

How to Clean Activewear

    If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.
  • Fill your sink or a large bowl with lukewarm water
  • Put in 3 drops of Unicorn Fibre Wash or Beyond Wash
  • Swirl the soap around in the water
  • Place the clothing in the large bowl and let it soak
  • Gently knead the fabric (like you're kneading bread) for two minutes
  • For softening, add two drops of Fibre Rinse or Beyond Soft
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water
  • Gently squeeze or press out water
  • Lay flat to dry

How to Clean Antique Fabrics

Step 1: Clean
For fabric to last it must stay clean. Often stains in older clothing will show up as age spots in the fabric over time. Having perfectly clean fabric is key!
  • Fill a bowl with warm water and 1/2 TSP of Unicorn Fibre Wash or Beyond Wash
  • Gently Lay the Antique Fabric in the bowl of water and let soak for 10 minutes
  • Remove the Fabric from the water.
  • Open a large dry towel and lay the Fabric on one side of the towel.
  • Fold the towel over the Fabric.
  • Gently roll up the towel and press to remove water from the Fabric.
  • Unfold the towel and lay the Fabric flat to dry.

Step 2: Dry
Air drying is recommend for fabrics that you are planning on preserving. Simply lay your fabric flat to dry. When it is completely dry (does not feel cool to the touch) you can store it. Do not iron or press the fabric before storing.

Step 3: Wrap with Paper
We recommend using only acid-free paper to wrap your fabric to protect it while in storage. Try not to use any colored paper as it can leak dye if it becomes wet.

Step 4: Wrap in a 100% Cotton bag
Although antiques may be stored temporarily in vinyl bags, these bags can degrade over time. Plastic bags can trap moisture or crack, causing pests, odors, or mildew to ruin your fabric. In order for fabric to survive the years, it must be able to breathe. Storing the fabric in all natural cotton is the best long-term storage. A natural white pillowcase makes a great bag for storing old fabrics.

Step 5: Store in a Closet
Heat and humidity can cause fabrics to mold or discolor. Store your fabric in a cool dry place, like a closet. Don't store other items on top of the fabric.

Step 6: Pass it on
Storing your fabric correctly can help it survive the years. It is normal for some yellowing to occur in the fabric over time. If this happens, soak the fabric in a gentle 1/4 TSP Power Scour solution in a bowl of warm water for 15 minutes and lay flat to dry.

How to Clean Baby Clothing and Bedding

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

Spot Remover
  • Apply one drop of Beyond Clean on stain and gently rub to work detergent into the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes. Launder as usual.
Top Loading Laundry Soap
  • For a Full Laundry load - add 2 oz (4 TBSP) of Beyond Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean.
  • For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water & Beyond Clean
  • For a Half Laundry Load - use 2 TBSP of Beyond Wash.
HE Laundry Soap
  • For a Full Laundry load - add 1 oz (2 TBSP) of Beyond Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean.
  • For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water & Beyond Clean.
  • For a Half Laundry Load - use 1 TBSP of Beyond Wash.

How to Clean Baby's Cloth Diapers

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

  • First, rinse the diaper after it has been used to remove urine. Flush solids down the toilet.
  • Place diaper in 5 Gallon Diaper pail with 2 TBSP of Beyond Clean until you are ready to wash a full load.
  • You can also store a diaper in a "wet bag" (fabric bag) until washing.
  • If your baby is exclusively breastfed, you do not need to rinse milk stools from the diaper.

Wash cloth diapers separate from your other laundry loads. You can wash your diapers and covers together, unless the manufacturer recommends to wash separately. Don't overload the washing machine - this can cause pilling from friction and can also reduce the efficiency of the wash. Most machines can wash up to 24 diapers.

Water Temperature. UNICORN works well, even in lower temperatures.

  • Cotton should be washed in hot water
  • Waterproofed fabrics should be washed in warm or cool water

Washing:

  • Put your diapers in the washing machine and run a cold pre-wash cycle
  • Wash the Load in Hot Water with 2 TBSP of Beyond Clean
  • Rinse with Warm Water
  • Make sure the Diapers are well-rinsed

Drying:

Some diapers are fine being dried in a commercial dryer, while others will degrade over time with that level of heat. Check the manufacturer label on your cloth diapers to determine if you should dry them in the dryer or hang them outside to dry.

Make a schedule:

  • Newborns: 12 to 18 diapers per day (one to two loads if you wash every other day)
  • Babies 6 to 18 months: 12 diapers per day (one load if you wash every other day)
  • Toddlers 18 months and up: nine diapers per day (one load if you wash every other day)
  • Toddlers who are potty training: three to six diapers per day (one load if you wash every other day)

How to Clean Beauty Brushes and Sponges

  • Fill a small cup with warm water
  • Add 1 drop of Beyond Clean
  • Place your beauty brushes in the cup
  • Soak for 15 minutes
  • Gently massage the brushes to remove excess product
  • Rinse with warm water
  • Lay flat to dry

How to Clean Carpets, Rugs or Vehicle Upholstery

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

Spot Remover

  • Remove any solids from stain surface
  • Apply one drop of Beyond Clean on stain and gently rub to work detergent into the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes
  • Add 2 TBSP of warm water to the stain
  • Blot with rag.
  • Repeat if Necessary

Large Spot Remover

  • Remove any solids from stain surface
  • Mix 1 TSP Beyond Clean with 1 TSP Water
  • Pour Stain Remover onto carpet, let sit for 15 minutes
  • Blot with rag
  • Repeat if necessary

Replacement Carpet Cleaner Solution

In 1 Gallon of Water add 4 TBSP of Beyond Clean to use as a substitute carpet cleaner. Most carpets in apartments are made of synthetic material and are very easy to clean with this solution. Even wool carpets can be cleaned with this solution safely. You can use this solution in any carpet steamer that you rent.

How to Clean Cottons

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

Spot Remover

Apply one drop of Beyond Clean on stain and gently rub to work detergent into the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes.

In the Washing Machine

HE Laundry Soap

  • For a Full Laundry load - add 1 oz (2 TBSP) of Fibre Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean
  • For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water
  • For a Half Laundry Load - use 1 TBSP of Fibre Wash

Top Loading Laundry Soap

  • For a Full Laundry load - add 2 oz (4 TBSP) of Fibre Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean
  • For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water
  • For a Half Laundry Load - use 2 TBSP of Fibre Wash

Washing Cotton Delicates By Hand

  • Fill your sink or a large bowl with lukewarm water
  • Put in 3 drops of Unicorn Beyond Fibre Wash
  • Swirl the soap around in the water
  • Place the clothing in the large bowl and let it soak
  • Gently knead the fabric (like you're kneading bread) for two minutes
  • For softening, add two drops of Beyond Soft
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water
  • Gently squeeze or press out water
  • Lay flat to dry

How to Clean Down Filled Items

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

Spot Remover

Apply one drop of Beyond Clean on stain and gently rub to work detergent into the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes.

In the Washing Machine

HE Laundry Soap

  • For a Full Laundry load - add 1 oz (2 TBSP) of Fibre Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean
  • For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water
  • For a Half Laundry Load - use 1 TBSP of Fibre Wash

Top Loading Laundry Soap

  • For a Full Laundry load - add 2 oz (4 TBSP) of Fibre Wash and use Cool to Warm Water for an Energy-Efficient Clean
  • For a Dirty Laundry Load - use Hot Water
  • For a Half Laundry Load - use 2 TBSP of Fibre Wash

Washing Instructions

  • Using warm water and Unicorn as directed above
  • Wash using the gentle cycle
  • Run larger items through two or three rinse cycles to ensure no soap residue is left in the down
  • Spin the item twice to remove as much water as possible
  • Dry the item completely (until it does not smell damp) on a low heat setting

How to Clean Hand Knits and Natural Fibers

  • Fill your sink or a large bowl with lukewarm water
  • Put in 3 drops of Beyond Wash
  • Swirl the soap around in the water
  • Place the item in the large bowl and let it soak
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water
  • Gently press out water by laying the item in a towel and pressing until the towel is damp.
  • Lay flat to dry

How to Clean Silks

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

  • Fill your sink or a large bowl with lukewarm water
  • Put in 3 drops of Beyond Wash
  • Swirl the soap around in the water
  • Place the clothing in the large bowl and let it soak
  • Gently knead the fabric (like you're kneading bread) for two minutes
  • For softening, add two drops of Beyond Soft
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water
  • Gently squeeze or press out water
  • Lay flat to dry

How to Clean a Wedding Dress

If your item has a care label, always review it before proceeding.

Most commercial wedding dresses are actually made out of synthetic fabric (polyester, nylon, rayon) which makes them very easy to clean.

Spot Remover

Apply one drop of Power Scour on stain and gently rub to work detergent into the stain. Let sit for 10 minutes.

Washing Instructions

  • Fill your tub with lukewarm water
  • Put in 10 drops of Beyond Wash
  • Swirl the soap around in the water
  • Place the dress in the tub and let it soak
  • Gently knead the fabric (like you're kneading bread) for two minutes. Knead where you notice the most dirt has settled (around the hem, under the arms)
  • For softening, add 5 drops of Beyond Soft
  • Rinse thoroughly with warm water
  • Hang to drip dry

How to Clean Wool

  • Fill your wash basin with 5 cups warm water from your tap (Larger items will require more water).
  • Add 1 TSP of Beyond Fibre Wash (if removing stains or lanolin use hot water and Beyond Clean) with your wool or knit item (again for larger items add a bit more detergent).
  • Submerge your wool or knit until you see no more bubbles coming up and is fully saturated.
  • Soak for 15 minutes; but during the soaking, gently squeeze item and re-submerge to make sure water solution has penetrated throughout all the fibers. Do not rub or agitate.
  • If stained or heavily soiled, or if your wash water is really dirty, repeat steps 1-5.
  • Gently squeeze water out of your wool or knits and discard.
  • Refill the wash basin with clean warm or hot water. Please be consistent with the water temperature, as to not shock your wool. That is how felting happens.
  • At this time you can add a half tsp of Beyond Soft, to non-lanolized items.
  • Submerge, and gently squeeze wool while under water a few times.
  • Gently squeeze water out of your wool or knits again.
  • If lanolizing, you can start that process now, if not then go to next step.
  • Lay wool flat on a towel and roll up the towel with wool in it. Push on the rolled up towel to get excess water out.
  • Open the towel and lay the wool flat to dry or on a mesh drying table or rack.

How to Clean Wool Suit Jackets or Wool Coats by Hand

  • Fill your tub with lukewarm water
  • Put in 10 drops of Beyond Wash
  • Swirl the soap around in the water
  • Place the wool jacket in the tub and fully submerge it to let it soak
  • Soak for 1 hour
  • Drain tub and fill with clean lukewarm water
  • Soak in rinse for 20 minutes
  • Hang (on a plastic hanger) for 30 minutes to drip
  • Lay flat to dry

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