Does Ultra Purex® with Color Safe Bleach Alternative work as well as regular Purex® detergents?
Yes. All Purex® liquid detergent products provide excellent cleaning performance and stain removal. Ultra Purex® with Color Safe Bleach Alternative is specially formulated to remove tougher stains while protecting colors.
Is Purex® with Color Safe Bleach Alternative safe for use on colored fabrics?
Yes. Purex® with Color Safe Bleach Alternative whitens whites and brightens colors without the use of chlorine bleach, so it’s safe and effective on any type of washable fabric.
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Where can I purchase Purex® laundry detergent?
Purex® products are widely distributed and available at many retailers throughout North America.
To find a local store that carries Purex® products and our other great laundry care brands, click here.
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I used to buy Purex® 2x Ultra Concentrate detergent. Is this still available?
Yes. All of our Purex® 2x Ultra Concentrate detergents have been re-branded as Ultra
Purex® products and come in packaging with a new look.
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At what water temperature does liquid detergent work best?
Ultra Purex® liquid detergent works great in all temperatures. To keep clothes
from fading and to consume energy, use water that is 70 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
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Do you have any tips for washing in hard water?
Believe it or not, more than 85% of homes in the U.S. have hard water. Clothes that are
washed in hard water tend to look dingy and feel harsh. 20 Mule Team® Borax works well for
washing clothes in hard water. ½ cup of 20 Mule Team® Borax will help soften water and
prolong the longevity of clothes.
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Why are there different fill lines in the cap? Which one should I use?
A variety of Ultra Purex® detergent products are specially formulated with added benefits,
and may require a different amount of liquid per load than our regular Purex® detergents in
order to deliver the right amount of cleaning. Always refer to the washing instructions included
in the back label of each product for accurate cap fill levels.
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How much laundry is in a normal size load?
A normal size load is approximately 6 lbs of dry laundry.
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Is Ultra Purex® liquid detergent safe for septic tanks?
Yes, Purex® liquid detergent is safe for your septic tank.
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What is the best way to get great results when doing laundry?
We recommend the following simple steps:
- Check all fabric labels for special laundry care instructions.
- Pre-treat any visible stains using Purex® detergent or Zout® stain remover. For instructions on removing tough stains, click here.
- Start washer using temperature setting noted on fabric care labels.
- Measure and add Purex® detergent. For hard water, we also recommend adding ½ cup of 20 Mule Team® Borax.
- Add laundry, washing similar colors together.
- For extra softening and static control, consider adding Purex® liquid fabric softener during the final rinse cycle. You can also add Purex® fabric softener sheets when loading your dryer.
