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For
washing wool and silk, COLOUR DETERGENTS ARE NOT SUITABLE.
For wool items, you should use a GENTLE/FINE
WASH DETERGENT which has been tested and approved by
the International Wool Secretariat and carries The “Woolmark”.
A similar detergent should also be used for silk.
To
maintain the appearance of your clothes and household textiles
and to make them last longer, you should use different types of
detergent for different washes, whether for whites, colours or
delicates. Although this may require buying two or three
different products, you do not need to use any more powder, or
liquid, than if you were buying just the one.
Remember...!
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Always
read and follow the instructions on your detergent pack ! |
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Always
use the recommended amount of detergent ! |
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Always
read and follow the care label ! |
And
in Which Form ? ...
Not
only are there different types of detergent, but they are also
available in different forms:
POWDERS
OR LIQUIDS Powders
and their liquid equivalent provide similar cleaning properties,
although liquids dissolve faster when hand washing.
BIOLOGICAL
OR NON-BIOLOGICAL
. All biological
detergents contain enzymes. Different types of enzymes assist
with the removal of protein, starch and fat-based stains, such
as blood, egg, chocolate and gravy. However, some people prefer non-biological
detergents, which do not contain enzymes.
LOW
SUDS OR HIGH SUDS In
a front-loading automatic washing machine, you should only
use a low suds detergent. In a twin tub pr top loading machine,
either a low or high suds detergent can be used.
The majority of detergents are now low suds products.
“BIG
BOX” OR COMPACT.
Compared
to their traditional “Big Box” equivalents, compacts
(or concentrates as they are also known) have an improved
performance and environmental profile, as well as requiring a
smaller dosage level.
Fabric
Conditioners...
These
are ideal for improving "softness". They also reduce
static cling on synthetics and make ironing easier. Fabric
Conditioners come in three forms:
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Liquids
(regular or concentrated) which work in the final rinse.
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Sheets
for use in the tumble dryer and
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Combined
Detergent and Fabric Softener
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