The use of a sufficient amount of detergent is one of the most important things you can do to make sure your wash comes out clean. Always follow the detergent manufacturer’s recommended amount.
Amount required varies according to:
1.Water hardness
2.Amount of soil
3.Size of load
4.Type of detergent
5.Wash temperature
Use more detergent if
you have...
1.Hard water
2.Large loads
3.Greasy or oily soils
4.Lower wash temperature
5.Low phosphate detergent
If the recommended amount of detergent produces too many suds, switch to a lower sudsing detergent brand, and follow instructions
on package.
Using too little detergent is a
common cause——.of laundry
problems. Always ~ measure detergent w in a standard measuring cup.
How to use detergent; granular, powdered or liquid:
For best results, add detergent to the wash basket before loading clothes. If you load your clothes first, add detergent next to the agitator.
~RD WATER—DO YOU MVE IT?
Before you can decide what to do about hard water, you need to know if you have it and, if so, how hard it is.
●If you 
1 ive in a municipal area, contact your water company.
s If you 
1 ive in a rural area, or in some suburban areas, contact your county agent.
The answer will be “you have ‘so many grains’ per gallon (3.8 liters).” This means:
O to 3.5 grains per gallon (3.8
3.6to 7
7.1to 10.5
10.6grains and
If your water is SOFT, you have no problem. You can use soap or detergent as you prefer and forget all about hard water. If you have HARD
But, if you have more than 10 grains, you will need
to soften your water with either...
1.An installed water softener in your home, or
2.The use of a packaged water softener.
For information on water softeners, see the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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