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Is your water hard? If it is, and if you use a carbonatetype non-phosphatedetergent,you will mostprobably notice

limestone*depositson your clothesand washer surfaces.The hardnessof your water and your washingfrequency

will determinehow rapidlythe limestonewillbuildup. 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 buildupoccurs more rapidly on

cotton, it will eventually affect variousfabrics in the

following ways:

@Gives a stiff, harsh, rough feel to fabrics such as

toweling.

oCauses colors to fade and become dull and dingy.

~Causes graying of fabrics.

oLeaves a white, powdery residue on dark-colored

items.

~Causes spot-fadingof bright colors as a result of

direct contact with detergent.

~Reduces wrinkle-resistanceof permanent press

fabrics.

~Destroys effectiveness of flame-retardant finishes on

cottons such as children’ssleepwear.

~Increases fabric wear because of the scrubbing action

between limestone deposits on the fabrics during

washer agitation.

~Unsightly buildup on all washer surfaces exposed to

the wash solution.

aMat-Iike, crusty formations caused by lint adhering to

the sticky limestone deposits.

oIncreased service calls because of limestone deposits

in- he pump, recirculation water hoses, filters and other

wa her parts.

~Reduced usefuI life of washer.

Recommendedmethodstoreduce

limestonebtildups

eUse 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.

~Use a packaged non-precipitating water softener,

such as Calgon brand with phosphate.

Goodwashingpracticesmay deIay limestonedamagetoClothes

The followingrecommendationswill temporarilydelay

~Increaseamount of detergent.See guide on opposite

the cfftcts of:Iimcstoncon your clothes.These are

page for recommended detergentamountsin relation to

gener:dlygood washingpracticesand will give bettel

water hardness.

soi1removal whether or not you have hard water or use

*Increaseuse of bleaches,presoaks,packaged water

c;lrbonatcdetergent.

conditioners,prewash soi~and stainremovers to help in

QUse hotter wash water,for example up to !50°F.for

removing stubborn soilsand stains.

cottons.”This also improvesoily-soilremoval.

e Use greater care in sorting loads. Wash very dirty loads

@if’you wash in cooler water to saveenergy,use more

separatelyand increase detergentto help keep dirt from

dc[ergent[o promote better washing.Also be sure to use

redepositingon less soiled items. Washdelicate items

;JIuL]cI)or]b]eachable fabi.ics.Use hot water whenever

separatelyto prevent damage from heavy,s~rdy clothes.

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