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Laundry detergents and additives
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Laundry detergents and additives
Laundry detergents and additives
Adding the correct amount of HE
detergent
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WARNING
To avoid risk of poisoning, keep detergents and
cleaning products out of the reach of children.
Avoid overuse of detergent.
Measure out the detergent according to:
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The amount of laundry.
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The degree of soiling.
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The water hardness. This information can be obtained
from your local water authority. Soft water requires
less detergent.
Too much detergent
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Excessive foam will reduce washing agitation and
cause poor washing and rinsing results.
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Not environmentally compatible (wastes detergent and
is not good for the environment).
Too little detergent
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Laundry will not be washed clean.
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Eventually the laundry will take on a grey and hard
appearance. Greyish-brown grease spots may stain
the laundry, heating elements may begin to calcify.
The fabric care label is important for selecting the
correct detergent, temperature and treatment of the
laundry.
If desired you can visit the following sites for additional
information on detergents and fabric care.
~
www.textileaffairs.com or www.cleanright.eu
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Standard detergent with optical brighteners
Suitable for white laundry made from linen or cotton
Program: COTTONS / Cold - Extra Hot
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Detergent for colors without bleach or optical brighteners
Suitable for colored laundry made from linen or cotton
Program: COTTONS / Cold - Hot
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Detergent for colors/delicates without optical
brighteners
Suitable for colored laundry made from easy-care and
synthetic fabrics.
Program: EASY CARE / Cold - Hot
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Detergent for delicates
Suitable for delicate, fine fabrics, silk or viscose
Program: DELICATES/SILK / Cold - Hot
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Detergent for woolens
Suitable for wool
WOOL program: Cold - Warm
Saving energy and reduce detergent
For light and normal soiling, you can save energy (lower
washing temperature) and detergent.
NOTICE
When measuring the amount of all detergents/additives/
care products and cleaning agents, please always check
the manufacturer's instructions and information.
Saving
Soiling/note
Reduced
temperature
and detergent
quantity as
per the
recommended
dosage
Light
e.g.:
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Light summer/sports clothing
(worn for a few hours)
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T-shirts, shirts, blouses (worn
for up to one day)
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Guest bed linen and hand
towels (used for one day)
No visible dirt or stains. Clothing
has taken on some body odor.
Temperature
as per the
care label and
detergent
quantity as
per the
recommended
dosage for
heavy soiling
Normal
e.g.:
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T-shirts, shirts, blouses
(sweat soaked, worn a few
times)
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Towels, bedding (used for up
to one week)
Visible dirt or a few light stains.
Heavy
Dirt and/or stains clearly visible,
e.g. tea towels, baby items, work
clothing
