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#One may launder guests' sheets and towels on Chol HaMoed.<ref>[http://www.shemayisrael.com/parsha/ostroff/archives/shabbos6_21.htm Weekly Hilchos Shabbos Shemini] quoting Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (66 note 263). Mishna Brurah 534:6 explains that it is permitted to launder clothing that get dirty all the time since it is evident that even if one were to clean in advance of the holiday, they would need to be cleaned again on the holiday. Similarly, Chaye Adam adds that it is permitted to clean a handkerchief that gets dirty frequently. Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (66 no. 263) writes that as an application of this Mishna Brurah one is permitted to launder towels and guest sheets on the holiday since those are frequently cleaned on a regular basis. Interestingly, Shevet HaLevi 8:124 is hesitant to permit laundering undergarments which become dirty frequently on Chol HaMoed if one can wear them again without great discomfort.</ref> | #One may launder guests' sheets and towels on Chol HaMoed.<ref>[http://www.shemayisrael.com/parsha/ostroff/archives/shabbos6_21.htm Weekly Hilchos Shabbos Shemini] quoting Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (66 note 263). Mishna Brurah 534:6 explains that it is permitted to launder clothing that get dirty all the time since it is evident that even if one were to clean in advance of the holiday, they would need to be cleaned again on the holiday. Similarly, Chaye Adam adds that it is permitted to clean a handkerchief that gets dirty frequently. Shemirat Shabbat KeHilchata (66 no. 263) writes that as an application of this Mishna Brurah one is permitted to launder towels and guest sheets on the holiday since those are frequently cleaned on a regular basis. Interestingly, Shevet HaLevi 8:124 is hesitant to permit laundering undergarments which become dirty frequently on Chol HaMoed if one can wear them again without great discomfort.</ref> | ||
#It is permitted to clean sheets in a hospital and hotels on chol hamoed.<ref>Chazon Ovadia p. 198</ref> | #It is permitted to clean sheets in a hospital and hotels on chol hamoed.<ref>Chazon Ovadia p. 198</ref> | ||
#It is permitted to clean towels in a mikveh on chol hamoed.<ref>Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 66:67</ref> | |||
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#Many poskim permit cleaning a stain in clothing that one needs to wear on the moed.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33). Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe 5:36:1) writes that cleaning a stain is considered a simple task (melechet hedyot) and does not constitute actual laundry which Chazal forbade. However, giving clothing to a laundromat is forbidden even if it is a simple task. Chazon Ovadia (Yom Tov p. 200) agrees. Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 66:72 and Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg. 33) also allow one to clean a stain if one does not have other suitable clean clothing. Rav Nissim Karelitz in Chut HaShani (Chol HaMoed p. 238) however, does not allow one to wash out a stain unless one is wearing the clothes and one does not have other clothes to wear. Hilchot Chag Bchag p. 214 quotes Rav Elyashiv as lenient. Chol Hamoed Khilchato (ch. 5 fnt. 86) quotes Rav Wosner as strict. </ref> | #Many poskim permit cleaning a stain in clothing that one needs to wear on the moed.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33). Rav Moshe Feinstein (Igrot Moshe 5:36:1) writes that cleaning a stain is considered a simple task (melechet hedyot) and does not constitute actual laundry which Chazal forbade. However, giving clothing to a laundromat is forbidden even if it is a simple task. Chazon Ovadia (Yom Tov p. 200) agrees. Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 66:72 and Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg. 33) also allow one to clean a stain if one does not have other suitable clean clothing. Rav Nissim Karelitz in Chut HaShani (Chol HaMoed p. 238) however, does not allow one to wash out a stain unless one is wearing the clothes and one does not have other clothes to wear. Hilchot Chag Bchag p. 214 quotes Rav Elyashiv as lenient. Chol Hamoed Khilchato (ch. 5 fnt. 86) quotes Rav Wosner as strict. </ref> | ||
#If a garment has a tough stain that won’t be removed if one waits until after the holiday, cleaning is permissible.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33) </ref> | #If a garment has a tough stain that won’t be removed if one waits until after the holiday, cleaning is permissible.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33), Shemirat Shabbat Kehilchata 66:72 </ref> | ||
===Ironing and Pleats=== | ===Ironing and Pleats=== | ||
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#Ironing is permissible but pressing by a profession is forbidden.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33-4) </ref> | #Ironing is permissible but pressing by a profession is forbidden.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33-4) </ref> | ||
#Making pleats in a skirt or pants is forbidden.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33) </ref> | #Making pleats in a skirt or pants is forbidden.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 33) </ref> | ||
#There is a dispute whether it’s permissible to polish one’s shoes on Chol HaMoed, while everyone agrees one may brush | #There is a dispute whether it’s permissible to polish one’s shoes on Chol HaMoed, while everyone agrees one may brush them off.<ref>Hilchot Chol HaMoed Zichron Shlomo (pg 34) </ref> | ||
===Children's Clothing=== | ===Children's Clothing=== | ||
