Preparing, Sorting and Loading the Laundry
Preparing the laundry CAUTION
Loose debris (e.g. coins, paper clips, needles, nails) can damage items of clothing as well as parts of the washing machine (e.g. drum).
According to colour to degree of dirt
CAUTION
Items of clothing can become discoloured. Never wash new multi coloured items together with other items.
White items may become grey. Always wash white and coloured items separately.
Degrees of dirt
q Empty all pockets on items of clothing. q Brush out any sand from pockets and cuffs. q Close zip fasteners and button up bed covers. q Remove curtain runners or tie them up in a net / bag. q The following items must be washed inside a net / pillow case: Extremely delicate items, e.g. fine tights, net curtains. Small items, e.g. small socks or handkerchiefs. Underwired bras (the wire may come loose during washing and cause damage). Slight dirt No recognizable dirt or staining. Laundry may have some body odour. Light summer clothing and sportswear that has only been worn for a few hours. T shirts, shirts and blouses that have been worn for up to one day. Bed linen and guest towels that have been used for one day.
Normal dirt Visible dirt and/or some light staining recognizable. T shirts, shirts and blouses that are very sweaty or have been worn several times. Underwear that has been worn for one day. Tea towels, hand towels and bed linen that have been used for up to one week. Net curtains (without nicotine staining) that have not been washed for up to ½ year.
q When washing trousers, knitwear and woven fabrics, e.g. shirts, T shirts or sweatshirts, always turn these items inside out.
