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WSmTS OF
CONT-D
IJSE OF CAWONATE DETERGENTS
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Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonatetype non-phosphatedetergent,you will most probably notice
limestone*depositson your clothes and washer surfaces.The hardnessof your water and your washing frequency
will determine how rapidly the limestonewill build up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or more grains) and if you,
washjust a few loads a week, you may see limestonebuildups in just a few months.
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventually affect various fabrics in the
following ways:
e Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as
toweling.
g Causes colors to fade and become dull and dingy.
~Causes graying of fabrics.
e Leaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored
iterns.
e Causes spot-fading of bright colors as a result of
direct contact with detergent.
~Reduces wrinHe-resistance of permanent press
fabrics.
a Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on
cottons such as children's sleepwear.
~Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action
between limestone deposits on the fabrics during
washer agitation.
Effecti on washer
~Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
~Mat-like>crusty formations caused by lint adhering to
the sticky limestone deposits.
~Increased service calls because of limestone deposits
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other
washer parts.
@ Reduced useful life of washer.
Recommendedmethods
to
reduce
limestone
buildups
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~Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid
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detergent if these are available in your area.
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~Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
gUse a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as Calgon brand with phosphate.
Good V+ashing
p ractices
may de!aylimestone damage
to
Clothes
'fhc following recommenciotions will temporarily delay
tflccf'fcctsof limestoneon your clothes. These are
gel]eraliygoociwashing practices and will give better
soi] rcnlovai whether or not yoLlhave hard water or use
carbonate detergent.
QUsc l~o[terwash water. for example Lipto 150°F.for
cottons. This also inlprovesoily-soil removal.
QIncrease amount of detergent.See guide on opposite
page for recommended detergentamounts in relation to
water hardness,
~Increase use of bleaches, presoaks, packaged water
conditioners,prewash soil and stain removers to help in
removing stubborn soils and stains.
QUse greater care in sorting loads, Wash very dirty loads
separately and increase detergent to help keep dirt fron~
redepositing on Iess soiled items. Wash delicate items
separately to prevent damage from heavy, sturdy clothes.
oWash smaller loads to increase cleaning actio]~of
washer.
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* Usc fabric softener to counteract stifi]ess or harsilk~css
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in clothes.
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