List of U.S. state abbreviations. This is a list of U.S. state abbreviations. Abbreviations and codes for the states and possessions of the United States are used for postal addresses, data processing, general abbreviations, and other purposes. Also included in this list are abbreviations for three independent nations related to the United States through the Compact of Free Association.
When learning how to wash clothes with minimal shrinkage, avoid using hot water. The combination of mechanical agitation and hot water from your washing machine causes clothes to shrink. Since extreme heat causes certain fibers to tighten and shrink in size, use only cold water in order to wash your clothes with minimal shrinkage. If you are concerned about needing hot water to remove stains, simply pre-soak stained areas with cold water and a bit of detergent. Following are directions on how to wash clothes with minimal shrinkage.
If your merino garment states it should be hand washed. 1  Do hand wash in a basin with warm water and soap but do not allow to soak for too long to avoid shrinkage. 2  Do use a soft cloth to take care of any stained areas and carefully dab the affected area, do not rub! You may find your garment doesnât need any ironing at all. 2  Donât dry on or near heat or in direct sunlight as the heat may cause it to shrink. 3  Donât dry clean or use bleach. 4  A lot of bleaches will use chlorine which can destroy the merino fibres. 5  Donât wring out the garment as this will stretch the wool.