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Water hardness is measured in grains per gallon 
(G.P.G.) or parts per million (P.P.M.). To learn your 
water hardness, call your Water Department or State 
Extension Service. Hard water will not remove soil as 
well as soft water and can result in gray, dingy laundry. 
To get clothes clean in hard water, use a phosphate 
detergent or use more detergent if using a non-
phosphate detergent. Do not use soap.

1. A mechanical water softener installed in your 

home.

2. The use of a packaged water conditioner.

Soft Water
Water should be soft enough to allow soaps and 
detergents to remove soil effectively. Clothes will be 
whiter and brighter when washed and rinsed in soft 
water.

If iron is present in the water, the clothes may become 
an all-over yellow or they may be stained with brown 
or orange spots or streaks. Iron is not always visible in 
the water.

Solutions to Iron Problems
The installation of a water softener will remove small 
amounts of iron from the water supply. The installation 
of an iron filter may be necessary for more severe cases. 
If the iron comes from the pipes, it may be sufficient 
just to let the water run into the empty washer for about 
one minute. This may help to clear the pipes. Spin this 
water out of the washtub before starting the wash.

If iron comes from the water heater, drain the heater 
occasionally to remove the rust.

If the Iron Condition Cannot Be Corrected
Prepare the wash water first by adding detergent (not 
soap), then add the clothes to the washtub. Use a 
phosphate detergent. The phosphate content of a 
detergent is listed on the package side panel.

Add a nonprecipitating water conditioner to the 
washtub just before the rinse water enters. Do not use 
fabric softener in the rinse water if a packaged water 
conditioner is used.

Iron With Chlorine Bleach
The use of chlorine bleach with water that contains iron 
will make the rust discoloration worse. Use an “all 
fabric” bleach.

Hot Water
Hot water will give the best results of cleaning and 
sanitizing, but it is not suitable for all items. It is best 
for sturdy whites and colorfast items, heavily soiled 
items and diapers.

Warm Water
By using warm water, there is less chance of color loss 
in items. Warm water also reduces wrinkling in 
permanent press items. Use with light and moderate 
soils, non-colorfast or dark colors, permanent press, 
silks, woolens, nylon, and acrylic.

Cold Water
Cold water is less effective in cleaning than hot or 
warm water, but it does minimize wrinkling and color 
fading. Use it for washing extra-sensitive clothes and 
for the rinsing of all fabrics.

Energy
You can save energy when washing by following a few 
guidelines:

1. Heating water accounts for the greatest energy 

expense when washing. 
Save on heating water by 
using cold rinses.

2. Wash full loads, but do not 

overload.

3. Use soak cycles for heavily 

soiled items to reduce wash 
times.

4. Select a shorter wash time 

for lightly soiled items.

Soft Water
0 to 10 milligrams per liter

Moderately Hard Water
300 milligrams per liter

Hard Water
500 milligrams per liter

Very Hard Water
Over 500 milligrams per liter

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