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Laundry detergents and additives
Adding the correct amount of HE detergent
L a u n d r y d e t e r g e n t s a n d a d d i t i v e s
WARNING
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To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and
cleaning products out of the reach of children.
Avoid overuse of detergent.
Measure out the detergent according to:
The amount of laundry.
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The degree of soiling.
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The water hardness. This information can be obtained
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from your local water authority. Soft water requires less
detergent.
Too much detergent
Excessive foam will reduce washing agitation and
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cause poor washing and rinsing results.
Not environmentally compatible (wastes detergent and
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is not good for the environment).
Too little detergent
Laundry will not be washed clean.
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Eventually the laundry will take on a grey and hard
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appearance. Greyish-brown grease spots may stain
the laundry, heating elements may begin to calcify.
The fabric care label is important for selecting the correct
detergent, temperature and treatment of the laundry.
If desired you can visit the following sites for additional
information on detergents and fabric care.
www.textileaffairs.com or www.cleanright.eu
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Standard detergent with optical brighteners
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Suitable for white laundry made from linen or cotton
Program: Cottons / Cold - Extra hot
Detergent for colors without bleach or optical
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brighteners
Suitable for colored laundry made from linen or cotton
Program: Cottons / Cold - Hot
Detergent for colors/delicates without optical
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brighteners
Suitable for colored laundry made from easy-care and
synthetic fabrics.
Program: Easy-Care / Cold - Hot
Detergent for delicates
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Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose
Program: Delicate/Silk / Cold - Hot
Detergent for woolens
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Suitable for wool
Wool program: Cold - Warm
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Saving energy and reduce detergent
For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower
washing temperature) and detergent.
Saving
Soiling/note
Reduced
Light e.g.:
temperature
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and detergent
quantity as
per the
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recommende
d dosage
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No visible dirt or stains. Clothing
has taken on some body odor.
Normal e.g.:
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Temperature
as per the
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care label and
detergent
Visible dirt or a few light stains.
quantity as
Heavy
per the
Dirt and/or stains clearly visible,
recommende
e.g. tea towels, baby items, work
d dosage for
clothing
heavy soiling
NOTICE: When measuring the amount of all detergents/
additives/care products and cleaning agents, please
always check the manufacturer's instructions and
information.
Light summer/sports clothing
(worn for a few hours)
T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn
for up to one day)
Guest bed linen and hand
towels (used for one day)
T-shirts, shirts, blouses (sweat
soaked, worn a few times)
Towels, bedding (used for up
to one week)
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