What is Purex® Natural Elements™ detergent?
Ultra Purex® Natural Elements™ laundry detergent contains naturally sourced cleaning ingredients and natural fragrance extracts that deliver the same cleaning as regular Purex® detergents. It comes in several great nature-inspired fragrances, which are also available in Natural Elements™ liquid fabric softeners. All varieties are hypoallergenic and free of dyes.
Aren't detergents with naturally sourced cleaning ingredients usually more expensive than regular detergents?
Laundry detergents with naturally sourced cleaning ingredients typically cost two to four times more than regular brands, but Purex® Natural Elements™ detergent costs the same or less. With its biodegradable formula and natural fragrance extracts Purex® Natural Elements™ products are an even greater value.
What is DfE, and how did Purex® detergent receive special recognition?
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Design for the Environment (DfE) Program works in partnership with a broad range of stakeholders to reduce risk to people and the environment by preventing pollution. Purex® applied for DfE recognition by sending Natural Elements™ detergent formulas to the EPA.
The EPA then worked with the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) to review all submitted ingredients. The EPA only allows use of the DfE logo when a product is best in its class, and Purex® Natural Elements™ was the first major brand in the laundry care category to be selected to receive DfE recognition. For more information, visit the DfE Web site.
* Linen & Lilies, Cherry Blossoms & Vanilla, and Apple & Melon detergents only
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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.
