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Recommendations on the type of detergent according to Directive (EU) No. 1015/2010
Type of clothing
Temperature
of the washing
program
Recommended detergent
White textiles, made from cotton
or other organic fibers
20°C – 90°C General purpose laundry detergent
Colored textiles, made from cotton
or other organic fibers
20°C – 90°C Color-care laundry detergent
Delicate textiles, e.g. silk 20°C Mild detergent
Textiles made from synthetic
fibers and mixed textiles
20°C – 60°C Specialty laundry detergent
Sports textiles made from micro
fibers
20°C – 60°C Specialty laundry detergent
Woolen textiles 20°C – 40°C Specialty laundry detergent / mild
laundry detergent
Baby clothing 20°C – 60°C Specialty laundry detergent
Jeans / Denim 20°C – 90°C General purpose laundry detergent /
Specialty laundry detergent
Note: The table serves only as a reference and a general recommendation. For the correct dosage
as well as temperature, always observe the information in your clothing as well as on the packaging
of the detergent.
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