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WESTEX CLEANING & MAINTENANCE GUIDE

APPENDIX II

Generalized Wash Procedure* for Ultrasoft, Ultrasoft AC and Indura Garments

OPERATION WATER LEVEL WATER TEMP TIME (MIN) SUPPLIES**
Flush High 140–165° F (60–75° C) 3

2.5–3 lbs (1.1–1.4 kg)
Break*** Low 140–165° F (60–75° C) 10-20
Detergent****
Carry over Low 140–165° F (60–75° C) 3-5

1.25–1.5 lbs (0.5–
Suds Low 140–165° F (60–75° C) 5-7
0.7 kg) Detergent****
Rinse High 140–165° F (60–75° C) 2
Rinse High 135° F (57° C) 2
Rinse High 120° F (49° C) 2

Rinse High 105° F (41° C) 2
1–4 oz
Sour Low 100° F (38° C) 5 Silicofluoride or
Ammonium
Sodium Silicofluoride
* Load size 65%–80% of capacity
** Consult chemical suppliers (Appendix I) for acceptable supplies for flame resistant garments. Supply quantities stated for 100 lb (45 kg) of garments
*** Best results are obtained with softened water. When softened water is not available, we recommend against the use of silicate supplemented detergents
**** Where possible, the use of a detergent with a phosphate builder has proved beneficial for laundering Westex flame resistant fabrics.

APPENDIX III DETERGENTS SPOT CLEANERS

All Shout
Common Detergents Available in Stores Arm & Hammer Spray & Wash

THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS ARE ACCEPTABLE FOR USE WITH Cheer Zout
WESTEX GARMENTS: Era
Gain

Purex (powder & tablets)
Select Ultra
Surf

Tide, Tide w/
Note: Best cleaning results are obtained with soft water. Bleach Alternative
Note: This is not a complete list of all detergents that are acceptable for use with (powder, liquid & tablets)
Westex garments. Additional brands are acceptable provided they do not Wisk
contain chlorine bleach or hydrogen peroxide.

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