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OTHER LAUNDRY PRODUCTS
Laundry
Product and Type How to Use It Special Instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine liquid Pour diluted bleach next to the agitator. 1)Dilute bleach before using on any fabric. Do not pour
such as Clorox brand undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into washer
or on dry clothes.
2)Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine-
bleached such as silk, wool, spandex, or nonfast colors.
3)Check manufacturers’ care labels for special instructions.
Nonchlorine such as Follow package directions. 1)May be used on most fabrics. Test fabric first.
Clorox 2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as Follow package directions 1)Helps make clothes fluffy and soft.
Downy brand for diluting softeners. 2)Reduces static electricity.
3)Use the following manufacturer’s direction. Too
much may cause a hard, rough feeling on some clothes.
4)Do not pour directly on clothes.
SANITIZER
Chlorine bleach Use in case of infection Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and viruses.
such as Clorox brand and contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER
Nonprecipitating Follow package directions. Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as Calgon brand Add at start of wash cycle. water clear.
Precipitating such as Follow package directions. Combines with water hardness minerals to form precipitate
Borax brand Add at start of wash cycle. which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand Follow package directions. For best results, soak garments a minimum of 30 minutes.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND SPOT REMOVERS
Such as Spray ’n Wash Follow package directions. Treat only
CAUTION: Washer control panels and
and K2R brands heavily soiled areas. Check garments’ finishes may be damaged by some laundry pretreatment
care labels for instructions. soil and stain remover products if such products are sprayed
on or havedirect contact with the washer. Apply these
pretreatment products away from washer. The fabric may
then be washed normally. Damage to your washer caused
by pretreatment products is not covered by your warranty.
TINTS AND DYES
Powdered such as Rit Follow package directions. Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next load. Go
and Tintex brands NOTE: Tinted garments may through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
not be colorfast. Wash separately. 1/2 cup (120 ml) detergent, 1 cup (240 ml) bleach. Wipe
exterior parts.
CAUTION: Tinting may discolor
plastic in washer. Subsequent washings will reduce
discoloration but may never eliminate it.
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