Detergents, washing aids and amounts to
use
Choice of detergent
General purpose detergents
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Powder detergents,
for a thorough wash, with bleaching agents, are particularly
suitable for use in hot wash programmes (60°C and over), for heavily soiled and
stained laundry.
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Liquid detergents,
are particularly suitable for grease stains, such as greasy skin
marks, cosmetics and oil.
These detergents are not suitable for washing stained laundry, as they do not
contain bleach.
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Biological detergents,
not all the products available give a really thorough wash.
Special detergents
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Detergents for coloureds and delicates,
without added bleach, also often
without any optical brightening agents, to preserve the colour.
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Detergents for a thorough wash,
without added bleach or enzymes, particularly
suitable for handling woollen fibres.
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Detergents for curtains
with optical brightening agents, resistant to light, to
prevent yellowing from sunlight.
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Special detergents
for programmed use of chemical substances, depending on
fabric type, degree of soiling and water hardness.
Here basic detergents, softeners, bleaches/stain removers can be added separately.
Additional laundry aids
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Water softener,
means less detergent can be used where water hardness is
classed as hard to very hard.
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Prewash substances,
for the programmed treatment of stains prior to the main
wash.
Using them means the subsequent wash can be at a low temperature or with
bleach-free detergents.
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Fabric softener,
prevents static build-up in synthetic fabrics and softens fabrics.
If you own a tumble dryer, clothes are softened even without the use of a fabric
softener.
Do not put solvents in the washing machine!
Keep detergents and other laundry products out of children’s reach.
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