FACTS ABOUT LAUNDRY
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TYPES OF LAUNDRY PRODUCTS ... Continued
General Information
A listing of ingredients is included
by some manufacturers on laundry
product packages. In some instances, the generic names of the
types of ingredients and their functions in the product are listed.
Read and follow package directions carefully. In addition to
ingredient listings, laundry product
packages may contain other valuable information, such as:
- How to use the product
- How much to use
- What fabrics and/or surfaces to
use it on
- Phosphorus content
- Net weight or volume
- Caution statement and emergency treatment information
- Storage information
- Manufacturer and address or toll-free number to obtain help with
questions or problems relating
to the product
Do Not Mix Household Cleaning
Products! Some household cleaning
products, which are useful and safe
when used alone, can be dangerous
when they are combined. Never mix
two or more substances such as
bleaching solutions, ammonia, rust
removers or other household cleaning products, unless specifically
instructed to do so on the package.
Some chemical mixtures may release
irritating gases.
Care of Laundry Products
is needed to preserve the effectiveness and
maintain the life of a product. Follow
these steps:
- Open packages according to
directions.
- Reclose packages after each
use to preserve the product, prevent spillage and minimize moisture
pickup in powder products.
- Store all products in a cool, dry
place and out of the reach of
small children.
- Keep products in their original
packages.
- Do not reuse empty containers.
Shelf Life of Laundry Products
Generally, laundry products do not
have a limited shelf life. Some powder products
may pick up
moisture from the atmosphere. While
this could delay their dissolving
performance, once in solution they
still perform their functions.
Determining the Amount of
Detergent to Use
The instructions on detergent packages recommend the amount of
detergent to use for optimum
cleaning results. These recommendations are based on an "average"
wash load. However, conditions may
vary from home to home or even
between wash loads within the same
home. The amount of detergent used may need to be adjusted
based on some of the following
variables:
- Kind of soil...
Sand and dust may be easier to
remove than heavy grease.
- Amount of soil...
Heavily soiled items may need
more detergent than lightly soiled
items.
- Size of load...
Smaller loads may require less
detergent, larger loads may
require more detergent.
- Water conditions...
Hard water may require more
detergent than soft water. Temperature of water, hot or cold,
may also affect the amount of
detergent needed.
- Water volume...
Compact or small size washers use
less water than larger size models,
and top loading washers use more
water than front loaders or new high-efficiency washers. The
amount of detergent may vary
with the design of the washer.
Check the washer manufacturer's
instructions for the recommended
amount of detergent to use for
each model.
Individual standards and expectations must also be considered.
Consumers must use judgment in
adjusting the recommended product
usage to their specific needs.
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