Using laundry aids
Follow package instructions when using laundry
Fabric softeners
aids. (See ?Removing Stains? on page 12, for l If your washer does not have a fabric softener
more information.)
dispenser, add diluted fabric softener only in
Chlorine bleach the final rinse.
l Always dilute fabric softeners with l/z to 1 cup
9 Use bleach dispenser if your machine has one.
. Follow directions on care labels. Do not use (125 to 250 mL) warm water. Undiluted fabric
softener can stain fabrics.
chlorine bleach on wool, silk, spandex,
acetates or some flame-retardant fabrics. l Fabric softeners should not be mixed with
other laundry products because greasy stains
l Measure bleach. Do not guess. Never use may form. If stains form, remove by wetting
more than 1 cup (250 mL) for a full load. Add
bleach to wash cycle so it can be removed in the stain and rubbing with liquid detergent or
a bar of soap. Rewash the stained item.
the rinse cycle.
l When soaking with chlorine bleach, add l Too much fabric softener can make some
detergent to soak water. items (diapers and towels) nonabsorbent. If
this happens, use less fabric softener or do
NOTE: Undiluted bleach will damage any fabric
it touches. The damage appears as rips, holes, not use it every time.
tears or color loss and may not show up until
several washings later.
All-fabric bleach
Fire or Explosion Hazard
l Powdered or liquid all-fabric bleach may be
used on all types of fabrics. l Store flammable solvents or liquids away
from your washer.
l Do not use all-fabric bleach in the bleach
dispenser because it may clog. l Dry cleaning solvents or fluids should not
be put directly into your washer.
Detergent
l Items treated with solvents should be
l Using too little detergent is a common cause rinsed and air dried before washing in your
of laundry problems. Follow manufacturer?s washer.
directions. Measure accurately, especially The fumes from these substances can
when using ultra detergents. Package
create a fire hazard or explosion.
directions are usually based on:
-moderate water hardness (4-6 grains) Personal Injury Hazard
-lightly soiled items
l Never use chlorine bleach with ammonia
-normal mix loads. or acids. Hazardous fumes can form.
l Use more detergent for:
l Keep stain removal products out of the
-hard water reach of children . . . preferably in a locked
-cooler wash water
-full loads cabinet.
-heavily soiled items.
l Do not judge the amount of detergent to use
by the amount of suds in the machine. Low
sudsing detergents do not create as many
suds as normal sudsing detergents.
l If the recommended amount of normal
sudsing detergent creates too many suds or
suds are present in the rinse water, try a low
sudsing detergent. |
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