Liquid detergents are good for cold water washing, pretreating stains and removing greasy, oily stains. Bleach can be used with detergent to remove stains, whiten fabrics and improve cleaning. Chlorine bleach also disinfects and deodorizes. Check care labels and follow package instructions before use. Non-chlorine bleach is safe for use on all washables and helps maintain whiteness.
Fabric softener reduces static cling, minimizes wrinkling and softens clothes.
Rinse-Added softener goes into the final rinse and is added either by the automatic dispenser or manually after agitation begins in the final rinse. Dryer-Added softener sheets go in the dryer at the beginning of the cycle. Use only one sheet per load. Use more detergent if the load is extra large, heavily soiled or the water conditions are hard. Use less detergent if the load is small, lightly soiled or the water is soft.