DETERGENT TO BE USED AND QUANTITY
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The best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing
machine detergent.
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Approximate quantities to be used:
Full load i.e. 5 kgs
Detergents to be used as per directions
indicated by the manufacturer on their
package.
Half Load
i.e. 2.5 kg and below
Use 20 to 25% less detergent.
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Liquid detergents can be used.
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Hard water and heavily soiled clothes require more than the
recommended quantity of detergents.
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Frequent use of insufficient detergent will be noticeable as follows:
- Washing appears grey or not properly clean
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Grey - brown stains form on the washing
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Excess use of detergent will result in
- Higher environment pollution
- Generation of too much foam
- Scale builds up
TREATMENT OF STAINS
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Stains need to be treated immediately when they are fresh. Usually stains
are categorised as absorbed stains, built-up stains, and compound stains.
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Absorbed stains can be removed by rubbing gently a pad containing a
suitable solvent over the stain from outer edge towards centre by
keeping stained cloth on absorbent fabric.
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Built up and compound stains may be removed by first carefully
brushing off stained area. Then rub gently with a pad containing solvent
from the back of fabric.
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It is advisable to try out the solvent on hidden part of the garment to verify
its effect on cloth.
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