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 TM 55-1905-220-14-2
2-144. WASHER OPERATION (CONT'D)
(b) USE ENOUGH DETERGENT TO DO A GOOD JOB. For normally soiled clothes generally 3/4-
cup of granular (either high or low sudsing) is a minimum requirement. At least 1/2-cup of liquid detergent should be
used per load of clothes. For heavier soil, increase amount of detergent used.
(c) MORE COMPLAINTS CAN BE TRACED TO INSUFFICIENT DETERGENT THAN TO TOO
MUCH. If enough high sudsing detergent cannot be used in soft water without oversudsing, recommend low sudsers
such as Ajax, All, Bold, or Dash.
(d) Some liquid detergents may leave blue stains on the clothes which are difficult to remove in
subsequent washings. Bleach must be used to remove stain.
(e) Although cold water detergents are being heavily promoted we still believe that they give better
results in hot water. Cold water washing is not recommended for anything but very lightly soiled garments.
(f) CHLORINE BLEACH should be added to the washer only after the tub has filled with water and
agitated for several minutes. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE CHLORINE BLEACH BE DILUTED BEFORE IT IS ADDED
TO THE WASH. Use 1/4 to 1/3 cup liquid chlorine bleach for a normal load but dilute it with at least one quart of water.
Bleach burns occur when concentrated chlorine bleach comes in direct contact with the fabric or is not completely rinsed
out. The damage may show up as holes or tears on the clothes immediately; or it may not show up for several washings
depending on the extent of the damage. However, each time the fabric is laundered, the fibers become weaker and
finally break.
(g) FABRIC SOFTENER should be added only to the rinse. If it is added with detergent or other
laundry aids, a greasy stain may result. Concentrated blue fabric softeners should not be poured directly on the fabric as
they may stain the clothes. These can be added to the rinse water after agitation has started.
c.
Cleaning the Washer.
(1) Washer Lid. To clean the washer lid, use liquid detergent and a little water. For stubborn soil and dirt,
it may be necessary to use a small brush. If laundry aids, such as fabric softeners, stain the washer lid, clean the lid with
diluted solution of chlorine bleach (1/2-cup in one quart water). Rinse the lid several times with clean water.
(2) Washer Tub. The washer tub is generally self-cleaning. Occasionally bright colored or dak clothes
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such as bath towels or blue jeans may stain the tub. In this case the tub should be cleaned by adding one cup liquid
chlorine bleach to the tub, setting the water temperature controls for a HOT WASH and COLD RINSE. Allow the washer
to fill and go through a complete cycle.
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