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How much
dete~ent
should
you
use?
The use of a sufficient amount
of detergent is one of the most
important things you can do to
make sure your wash comes out
clean.
hount
required varies
according to:
1. Water hardness
2. Amount of soil
3. Size
of load
4. Type of detergent
5. Wash temperature
Use more detergent if
1.
2
3.
4.
5.
If the recommended amount of
detergent produces too many suds,
switch to a low
sudsing
detergent
brand, and follow instructions on
package. Excess suds are not
necessary to get clothes clean
and can hamper wash action.
Using too
little
detergent is a common
cause of laundry problems. Always
measure detergent in a standard
measuring cup.
you have. . .
Hard water
Large
loads
Greasy or oily soils
Lower wash temperature
Low
uhos~hate
detergent.
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How to use granular or powdered
detergent.
For best results, put the detergent
in the washer before the clothes
have been loaded.
If your detergent doesn’t dissolve
well, pre-dissolve the detergent in
hot water and put it in the washer
before clothes are added.
Recommended amount of detergent for average soil load
POWDERED
DETER{;ENTS
CONCENTRATES
AND
LIQUIDS
Water
Uvel
Setting
1.
Use recommended amount of
Water
detergent for your load and water
Hardness
LARGE MEDIUM
SMALL
hardness as shown in guide.
VERY
HARD
1
M
cups
I
M
cups
%
cup
2. When using other detergent
10-20
Gr.
types-low and normal suds, powders,
HARD
4-10 Gr.
1
%
cups
[
cup
1/2
cup
liquids, non-phosphate
powders—
follow recommendations on package.
SOFT
O-4 Gr.
%
cup
1/2
cup
1A
cup
3. For hard water treatment, see
0-20
page 14.
Grains
I’OLI,OW PACKAGE DIRECTIONS
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