Method and apparatus for pre-treating soiled fabric articles prior to laundering
First Claim
1. A method of pre-treating soiled fabric articles to enhance cleaning thereof upon subsequent laundering comprising, placing a quantity of soiled fabric articles in a static container having an airtight cover, introducing at least one of a vapor and a liquid into said container to moisturize said fabric articles, closing said container with said cover, and holding said quantity of articles static in said container before laundering.
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Abstract
A method and container are provided for pre-treating soiled fabrics, such as clothes, to enhance cleaning thereof upon subsequent laundering such as in a domestic washing machine. The soiled fabrics are moisturized and stored in the container which is sealed airtight to retain the moisture in the fabrics. Preferably, the soiled fabrics are moisturized to provide a minimum moisture content of about 7% based on the weight thereof.
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- 1. A method of pre-treating soiled fabric articles to enhance cleaning thereof upon subsequent laundering comprising, placing a quantity of soiled fabric articles in a static container having an airtight cover, introducing at least one of a vapor and a liquid into said container to moisturize said fabric articles, closing said container with said cover, and holding said quantity of articles static in said container before laundering.
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