Colgate Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener products

To Keep whites Bright

• Use a sufficient amount of a premium detergent such as Cold Power or Dynamo.
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones
• Use warm or hot water if suitable for the fabric
• Ensure that clothes can circulate freely through the water
• Dry clothes in the sun

To revitalise whites, soak in Sard Oxy-Plus Soaker prior to washing.

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To keep Colours and Dark clothes vibrant

• Use a sufficient amount of a premium detergent such as Cold Power or Dynamo.
• Turn black clothes inside out before washing
• Separate heavily soiled items from lightly soiled ones
• Wash in cold water
• Ensure that clothes can circulate freely through the water
• Do not dry clothes in full sunlight or turn inside out when hanging up

To revitalise colours, soak in Sard Oxy-Plus Laundry Soaker prior to washing.

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Undissolved Detergent

Cause:

Undissolved detergent is often the result of detergent not being properly dissolved before the wash.

In other cases, placing washing on the surface of a full machine before adding detergent can cause air pockets to form under the washload. The undissolved detergent which remains in the air pockets is not dispersed by water agitating in the wash load. Undissolved detergent is then distributed through the wash load.

Prevention:

Lumps of powdered detergent are more difficult to dissolve. To prevent lumpiness, store your powdered detergents in a dry area to avoid moisture pick-up. Add detergent to the wash water and run your machine for a few minutes before immersing the article to be washed. This will help ensure the detergent powder is properly dissolved. It is an alternative to pre-mixing the detergent with water.

Alternatively use Dynamo or Cold Power Liquid for residue free results.

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Using your Front Loaders

• Use a detergent specially formulated for front loaders as this will not over foam and damage your washing machine or laundry and ensure your clothes are brilliantly clean
• Use Dynamo Matic Liquid or Powder for best results

To Minimise Shrinking

• Use cold or warm water
• Form knits, especially cottons back into shape and lay them flat on towels to dry.
• Many knits and woven fabrics can shrink when washed. Allow for this when buying. Also check the quality of the item.

Successful Soaking

It is important to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for correct dosage and procedures to obtain the best results.

A few hints for successful soaking are given below for your convenience:

• Dissolve the powder completely before adding clothes. This eliminates an unsatisfactory blotchy finish.
• Always follow the garment manufacturer’s instructions for special and delicate fabrics and colours.
• Separate colours and whites before soaking.
• Test for colour fastness as some colours are fast in normal washing but run if soaked for a time, even in plain water. Take particular care with polyester viscose, woollens and silk in this regard.
• Do not use chlorine bleach with Sard Wonder Soaker or Sard Wonder Nappy.
• To avoid possible discolouration of the garments, do not soak leather, metal buttons or zippers for more than an hour.
• Never soak part of a garment of fabric. For an even result, always soak the entire item.
• If the item is colour fast, multi-coloured, or features embroidery or transfers, do not soak.

Hand washing

Hand washing is best for delicate items such as lace, lingerie, wool, silk or very dark colours that may run.

When washing delicate articles, use lukewarm or cold water. Dissolve ½ a scoop of Cold Power Concentrate Powder in 5 litres of water then add the article to be washed. Squeeze suds gently through the garment, taking care not to rub, wring or agitate any more than necessary. Stubborn stains may be dislodged by a gentle rub with Sard Wonder Soap before washing. Squeeze out, then rinse well, using lukewarm or cold water. Use the same gentle treatment described for the washing procedure.

You will achieve a soft finish by adding Cuddly fabric softener to the final rinse. You can remove excess water after hand washing with a light spin in the washing machine, or by rolling up the articles in a dry towel. Do not hand wring or tumble dry.

Turn your delicates inside out and hang dry as quickly as possible, avoiding strong winds and direct sunlight. Turn woollens and loosely woven or knitted articles inside out, pull them into shape, and dry flat. Cool iron if necessary.

Sour Odour

A sour odour on a finished wash load can arise if clothing is left wet for long periods before hanging to dry - probably during wet weather.

If you soak, overnight is quite sufficient. If stains remain, wash the article then dry. If necessary, re-soak the item. This applies also to washed articles ready for the line. If they are left standing for long periods of time, re-rinse them before hanging.