Detergent

The correct detergent

All detergents produced for automatic washing machines are suitable. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and dosage recommendations on the pack‐ aging.

The right amount to dispense will depend on the following:

the soiling level of the load

the quantity of the laundry

the water hardness level.

Check with your local water supplier if you do not know the hardness level in your area.

Water softeners

A water softener can be used to cut down on the use of detergents in areas with water hardness levels II and III. Dispense according to the amount specified on the packaging. First add detergent and then the water softener.

You can then use the recommended amount of detergent for water hardness level I.

Water hardness levels

Hardness

Hardness level

German scale

scale

in mmol/l

°d

 

 

 

I (soft)

0 – 1.5

0 – 8.4

 

 

 

II (medium)

1.5 – 2.5

8.4 – 14

 

 

 

III (hard)

above 2.5

above 14

 

 

 

Dispensing aids

Use dispensing aids, (e.g. balls) if these are supplied with the detergent, partic‐ ularly when using liquid detergent.

Refill packs of detergent

When purchasing detergent buy refill packs wherever possible. This helps re‐ duce the amount of waste packaging.

Fabric conditioner and liquid starch

Fabric conditioner

makes garments soft to handle and helps prevent static cling when tumble drying.

Starch

stiffens and gives body to items of laundry, e.g. shirts, tablecloths and bed linen.

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