WSmTS OFCONT-D
IJSE OF CAWONATE DETERGENTS
Is your water hard? If it is, and if you usea carbonatetypenon-phosphatedetergent,you willmostprobablynotice
limestone*depositson your clothesand washer surfaces.The hardnessof your water and yourwashing frequency
willdeterminehow rapidly the limestonewillbuild up. If your water is VERY HARD (11or more grains)and if you,
washjust a few loadsa week, you may see limestonebuildupsinjust a few months.
Although limestone buildup occurs more rapidly on
cotton, it will eventuallyaffect various fabrics in the
following ways:
eGives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as
toweling.
gCausescolors to fade and become dull and dingy.
~Causes graying of fabrics.
eLeaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored
iterns.
eCauses spot-fadingof bright colors as a result of
direct contact with detergent.
~Reduces wrinHe-resistance of permanent press
fabrics.
aDestroys effectiveness of flame-retardantfinishes on
cottons such as children’ssleepwear.
~Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action
between limestone depositson the fabrics during
washer agitation.
Effecti on washer
~Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to
the wash solution.
~Mat-like>crusty formationscaused by lint adhering to
the sticky limestone deposits.
~Increased service calls because of limestone deposits
in the pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other
washer parts.
@Reduced useful life of washer.
Recommendedmethodstoreduce
limestonebuildups
~Use a powdered phosphate detergent or a liquid :- “
detergent if these are available in your area.
~Install a home water softener. This will significantly
reduce limestone buildup.
gUse a packaged non-precipitating water softener,
such as Calgon brand with phosphate.
Good V+ashingpracticesmay de!aylimestonedamagetoClothes
‘fhc followingrecommenciotionswill temporarilydelay
tflccf’fcctsof limestoneon your clothes.These are
gel]eraliygoociwashing practicesand willgive better
soi]rcnlovaiwhether or not yoLlhave hard water or use
carbonatedetergent.
QUscl~o[terwash water.for example Lipto 150°F.for
cottons.This also inlprovesoily-soilremoval.
QIncrease amount of detergent.See guide on opposite
page for recommended detergentamountsin relation to
water hardness,
~Increase use of bleaches,presoaks,packaged water
conditioners,prewash soiland stainremovers to help in
removing stubborn soils and stains.
QUse greater care in sortingloads,Wash very dirtyloads
separately and increasedetergentto help keep dirt fron~
redepositingon Iesssoiled items. Wash delicate items
separately to prevent damage from heavy,sturdy clothes.
oWash smaller loads to increase cleaning actio]~of
washer.
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*Usc fabricsoftener to counteract stifi]ess or harsilk~css
in clothes.
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