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Occasionally, you may want to sanitize your washer and laundry. Sanitizing isdesirableduringperiodsof family illness to help prevent the spread of infectionsfrom one family member to another,

To Sanitize Your Washer

Fill washerwithhotwater,pour1-1/4c, of liquidchlorinebleachintothe bleach dispenser ordirectly intothe washer. Turn TIMER DIAL to 12

minutes; close lid or door, and start washer. Let washer complete the cycle.

Sanitize Your Laundry

Select adisinfectant that suits the load of laundry (fiber and color), and carefully readthe directions onthe package. Followthe manufacturer's

directions for amount to use, and note any precautions. Carefully

measurethe recommended amount of disinfectant, and add it directly to the tub at the propertime in the cycle. Do not put any disinfectant

otherthanliquidohlorinebleachintothedispenserasitcoulddamage the dispenser,

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Bleach helps to whiten clothes, remove certain stains and soil, disinfect and deodorize. Bleach should be used in the wash cycle, The two basic types of bleach are: Chlorine-Liquid and Oxygen-

Type-Dry.

Chlorine-Liquid

Chlorinebleach canbe usedwhen washingmostfabrics. Do notuse chlorine-bleachwithacetate,rayon,silk,wool,Spandex,or noncolorfast fabrics. When in doubt,check garment manufacturer'carse label,

Alwaysfollowthe bleachmanufacturer'dirs ectionsfor the amountto

use. Usuallyitisbesttoaddbleachtothedispenserbeforeloadingthe washer in order to prevent any undilutedbleach from accidentally spillingonto items in the wash load.

Fabric damage related to misuse of chlorinebleach may notappear untilseveral launderingslater. If undilutedbleach comes intodirect contact with fabrics, it will show up as rips, tears, holes, overall

yellowingor colorloss.

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Oxygen-Type-Dry

Oxygen type bleaches are mild, contain no chlorine, and are consid- ered safe for most washable colorfast fabrics. They may be added

directly to the wash water along with the detergent. Follow directions on the package for the correct amount to use. Oxygen bleaches are more effective in hot water. They are not designed for heavy stain removal,

Many complaintsabout unsatisfactorywashing results can be traced directly to hard water. Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon.

Hardness	Grains Per Gal.
Soft	0	- 3 grains
Medium	4	- 6 grains
Hard	7 -10 grains
Very Hard	over 11 grains

The local water company or County Extension office can supply information about water hardness in your area.

Ideally, softwatershouldbeusedbothforwashingandrinsing.	Ifyour
water is hard, it can be softened in several ways:

1.Increasingtheamount ofdetergentisaneffectivewaytotieupthe water hardness minerals.

2. Add a non-precipitating water conditioner to the wash and rinse

water.

3.Consider installing in your home a mechanical water softener which will soften the water as it flows through the faucet.

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The correctwater temperatureinsuresgood washing results. Select the water temperatureaccordingtothe fabrics beingwashed and the degree of soil present.

HOT

HOT water is effectivefor washing most white items or for washing heavilysoiled colorfastitems. It is also helpfulin removingbody soil, perspirationand greasysoils. If yourwater heater is locateda great distance from the washer, it may be necessary for you to set the

thermostat on the water heater to its hottest setting because water cools as it travels from the water heater to the washer.

WARM

WARM wpermanentis recommended for washing normaltemso lightly soiled

regular,press, knit and some delicate i . I reduces the amount of fading and the amount of wrinkles.

COLD

COLD water minimizes shrinkage and gives best color retention. Using cold water can provide less effective cleaning, so besure to use a detergent especially formulated for cold water. Since the tempera- tureofcoldwatervarieswiththe seasons, someitems maynotlookas clean as in warmer water. Follow these steps for best results when using cold water:

•Increase amount of detergent to about 1-1/2 times amount normally used.

•Dissolve detergent in warm water before adding to the washer.

•Pretreat spots and stains.

•Increase the length of washing time to maximum provided.

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