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
package.
Half Load
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.
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