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Detergent
Choice of | You may use all modern detergents suited to domestic washing
detergent | machines.
The use of the detergent depends on the type of wash and the degree
of soiling.
Soiling is differentiated according to :
a
Dirt, e.g. dust, soot, sweat, grease etc.
m
Bleachable stains, e.g. red wine, fruit, vegetables, etc.
gu Protein stains, e.g. blood, milk etc.
The different types of washing products are :
Washing powders containing bleach.
Liquid detergents, not containing bleach.
Colour and delicate detergents, not containing bleach, often
also not containing optical brighteners, gentle on fabrics.
Wool detergents, free of bleach and enzymes,
particularly
gentle on wool fibres.
Curtain
detergents
with light proof optical brighteners
to avoid yellowing through the effect of sun light..
"Kit" detergents
These
allow separate
dosing of basic
detergent,
water
softener and bleach and stain removers.
Water softeners for softening of the mains water.
Bleach or stain removers,
for localised use on stained articles
or as an additive when using bleachfree detergents.
Pre-treatment for localized use on stains.
Fabric
softeners
prevent electrostatic charge
build up
on synthetic fabrics and gives the wash a soft feel.
Starch and fabric conditioners give body to the fabrics and
facilitate ironing.
Dyes and dye removers
may only be used if authorized
by the manufacturers of these products.
Detergent | The quantity of detergent used depends on the size of the wash, the
quantities | hardness of the water and the degree of soiling.
Follow the
instructions on the detergent packet.
Your local water supply company can supply information concerning
the hardness of the water.
Water hardness
|
- soft
below 8
below 1,4
Il - medium hard
8-14
1,4-2,5
Il - hard
15-21
2,6 - 3,7
IV - very hard
over 21
over 3,7
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if the detergent manufacturer gives no quantity indications for
reduced loads, use half less for a half load, and for smail loads one
third of the quantity for a full load.
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