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Laundry is a step-by-step process. First, sort and prepare your wash. Then, choose the correct washing programme and laundry product(s) and follow dosing instructions. Handwash-only detergents should never be used in the washing machine, because they cause high foaming levels. After washing, it is important not to wait too long before removing the wet laundry from your machine and drying it using a clothes-line or tumble-dryer. Finally, iron and/or fold your clothes and store them. Do not use more than the recommend amount of detergent. Over-dosing will not provide better results and leads to an extra burden on the environment, as well as being more expensive!. Moreover, an excess of detergent can leave residues on clothes . • Check the instruction manual to find out how many kilogrammes can be washed in your machine. You may have to adjust the amount of detergent (i.e., double the dose for a 10kg machine that is fully loaded). • Do not use less than the recommended amount of detergent. Soil particles cannot be efficiently removed and may be left on the laundry causing a dull haze on your clothes, or on the heating element of your washing machine if too little detergent is used. Stains that are not removed entirely can be ‘burned’ into the fabric, which makes them extremely difficult to remove. Under-dosing also increases the need for a rewash. • If you use a tumble-dryer , you may reduce the dose of fabric conditioner during washing by 50% and still benefit from the fact that the dryer will use up to 8% less energy, since softened fabrics retain less water.
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