Other laundry
product and type
How to use it
Special instructions
BLEACH
Chlorine Liquid
Dilute bleach with at least one quart
1) Do not pour undiluted liquid chlorine bleach directly into
such as
brand
(0.96
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
silk, wool, mohair,
leather, or non-fast
colors. Dilute bleach before using on any fabric.
3) Check Manufacturers’ Care Labels for special
instructions.
Non-chlorine such as
package directions.
1) Maybe used on
kinds of fabrics.
2 brand
Put bleach into washer with detergent.
2) Is most effective in hot water.
FABRIC SOFTENERS
Rinse additive such as
Mix recommended amount with one
1)
make clothes fluffy and soft.
Downy Brand
cup (240
and add at start of
2) Reduces static electricity.
rinse cycle.
3) Use carefully. 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
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
brand
contagious disease.
See under Bleach above.
WATER
Non-precipitating
package directions.
Suspends hardness minerals in solution, keeping
such as
brand
Add at start of wash cycle.
water clear.
such as
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
brand
package directions.
PRETREATING, STAIN
SPOT
Such as Spray ‘n Wash
Follow package directions. Treat only
CAUTION: Washer control panels and finishes may be
and
brands
heavily
areas. Check garments’
damaged by some
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
Follow package directions.
Clean washer to avoid discoloration of next
Go
and
brands
Tinted garments may not be
through complete cycle (5-minute wash) using hot water,
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
reduce discoloration
but may never eliminate it.
*For more information on sanitizers, send for Government Bulletin,
“Sanitation in Home
available from the
Consumer Information Center, Pueblo, Colorado 81009.
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