b"Flag Care General Notes for All FabricsProper care of your flag can extend its life.A few general tips and rulesAlways check for color fastness before you wash your flag.Wet a small area will help your extend the life of your flag: on the corner of the flag.You can spray it with a spray bottle or dip it in a sink full of water.Allow the wet flag to sit for a few minutes.Take a clean whiteKeep it clean. Dirt and pollution not only dull the colors of your flag,towel and lightly blot the damp section of the flag.If any colors transfer to but they damage the fabric itself, shortening its life.See below forthe towel the flag is not color safe and should not be washed. F L A G C A R E instructions on how to wash your flag.Flags with a fringe should not be washed.Washing may damage the fringe. Keep it hemmed. Remove your flag at the first signs of fraying.The flyTry spot cleaning your flag with a damp cloth and a mild detergent.If your end of the flag is very susceptible to loose threads and fraying. Flags,fringed flag need more than spot cleaning, we suggest visiting a reputable especially large flags, can easily be repaired by removing the frayed enddry cleaner for a consultation.and re-sewing it.You can do this a few times until the look of your flag is greatly affected.A local seamstress or dry cleaner should be able to rePlated grommets may rust, so long term exposure to water should be hem your flag quickly and cheaply. avoided.We do not recommend washing flags with plated grommets.To test if your grommets are plated, place a magnet over the grommet.PlatedKeep it dry. Never store a wet flag.Moisture can cause your flag to moldgrommets are plated steel and will be magnetic.Brass grommets are not and colors may migrate. magnetic and will not react to the magnet. Keep it safe.Always take down your flag in adverse weather conditions. Wet flags and banners should be hung to dry immediately.Never fold or Wind, rain and snow will damage your flag.Remember a flag is fabricstore a damp flag.The colors may run and it may start to mold.Banners not metal. If you treat it with care and caution, it will last a lot longer. should be rolled for storing.Folding will create creases and may damage the print.Washing Your FlagA wrinkled flag can be ironed but most wrinkles will fall out shortly after the Indoor US Embroidered Flags flag is hung on a flag pole.Banners should not be ironed.The best way to Indoor flags should be spot cleaned as necessary.If your flag is a bitremove wrinkles is to hang your banner up, making sure that the banner is dusty you can vacuum it with the upholstery attachment. Flags withhung tightly. fringe shouldnt be washed.374 Please remember that these are suggestions and guidelines. AGAS is not Outdoor US Embroidered Flags responsible for damage incurred by washing, dry cleaning or ironing your Outdoor US Embroidered Flags should not be washed.The colors mayflag.All maintenance is done at the customer's own risk.bleed and the embroidery may snag or fray.You can spot clean the flag with a damp white towel and a gentle cleaner.If your flag needs more than a quick spot clean, many dry cleaners will clean your flag for free or at a reduced charge."