Detergent to be Used and Quantity

qThe best results will be achieved using correct amount of washing machine detergent.

qApproximate quantities to be used:

	Full load i.e. 5 kgs	Detergents to be used as per directions
		indicated by the manufacturer on their
	Half Load	package.
	Half Load	Use 20 to 25% less detergent.
	i.e. 2.5 kg and below	Use 20 to 25% less detergent.

qLiquid detergents can be used.

qHard water and heavily soiled clothes require more than the recommended quantity of detergents.

qFrequent use of insufficient detergent will be noticeable as follows:

-Washing appears grey or not properly clean

-Grey - brown stains form on the washing

qExcess use of detergent will result in

-Higher environment pollution

-Generation of too much foam

-Scale builds up

TREATMENT OF STAINS

qStains need to be treated immediately when they are fresh. Usually stains are categorised as absorbed stains, built-up stains, and compound stains.

qAbsorbed 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.

qBuilt 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.

qIt is advisable to try out the solvent on hidden part of the garment to verify its effect on cloth.