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BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid Dilute bleach with at least one quart
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
such as Clorox brand (0.96 liter) water and add after wash
washer or on dry clothes.
action has started and detergent is 2) Some of today’s washable fabrics should not be chlorine
dissolved. bleached such as: 100% cotton flame-retardant children’s
sleepwear, silk, wool, mohair, spandex, leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as Follow package directions.
1) Maybe used on all kinds of fabrics.
Clorox 2 brand Put bleach into washer with detergent.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
F~RIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as Mix recommended amount with one
1) Helps make clothes fluf~ and soft.
Downy Brand
cup (240 rnl)water and add at start of 2) Reduces static electricity.
rinse cycle.
3) Use carefidly. Too much may cause staining on
Wash Additive such as Follow Package directions.
some clothes.
Rain Barrel brand Add during wash cycle.
4) Do not pour directly on clothes.
5) For those recommended for adding to the wash cycle,
such as Rain Barrel brand, follow manufacturer’s
instructions exactly.
SANITIZER
Chlorine Bleach, Use in case of infection and Guards against infection by killing most bacteria and
such as Clorox brand
contagious disease.
viruses.
See under Bleach above.
WATER SOFTENER
Non-precipitating 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 Use with detergent or soap in wash cycle.
which gives cloudy or milky appearance to water.
SOAK AGENT
Such as Biz brand
Follow package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
AND
SPOTREMOVERS
Such as Spray ‘nWash
Follow package directions. Treat only
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
and K2R brands
heavily soiled areas. Check garments’
damaged by some laundry pretreatment soil and stain
care labels for instructions.
remover products if such products are sprayed on or have
direct 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 not be
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
colorfast. Wash separately.
1/2cup (120ml) detergent, 1cup (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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