Water usage guide
Water temperature
WASHRINSE
HOTCOLD
130°F (54°C) or above
WARMCOLD
USE FOR
l Sturdy whites and colorfast pastels
lDiapers
l Heavy soils
lWork clothes
l Normally soiled permanent press and synthetic items
lLight and moderate soils l Dark or
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l Knits and delicate fabrics
l Nylons, polyesters, acrylics, silks, woolens
l Prewash, soak
COMMENTS
l Gives best cleaning for heavy soils.
l Removes oils, perspiration, greasy soils and stains.
lPrevents graying and yellowing.
l Helps remove wrinkles from permanent press.
lSafe for most fabric finishes.
lLess fading and dye bleeding. l Reduces wrinkling.
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| COLD | l | Rinsing, for all fabrics |
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