Washing Results

After completing 10 wash loads, how many times did you (a) guess (b) measure (c) reduce the amount of laundry detergent you used. Enter your totals in the corresponding box below

GUESS – pour in a ‘good’ amount with a little bit extra to be sure!
MEASURE – read the label and measure the recommended amount
REDUCE – use 1/3 less than recommended, for lightly soiled items

Simple Questions

1. Did you know that detergents can contain salts before you read the Low Salt Cleaning Challenge information flier?
Yes No

2. Do you reuse your greywater to water your garden?
Yes No

Choose less salt

3. How many grams of salt (Na) per load does your normal brand of detergent contain?
0-5 5-10 10-20 20-40 40-60 60-80

4. Since reading the detergent research list, have you chosen to switch to a brand with lower salt?
Yes (Go to 5.)
No  (Go to 6.) Why Not? List your reasons below.

5. How many grams of salt (Na) per load does your NEW brand of detergent contain?
0-5 5-10 10-20 20-40 40-60 60-80

Use less salt

6. Did you find it easy to measure or reduce the amount of detergent you used in each wash load?
Yes, very When I rememebered No

7. If you reduced the amount of detergent you used by 1/3, was it as effective as measuring the recommended amount?
More effective as effective Less effective

8. Do you understand how choosing and using less salt can help the environment?
Yes No Unsure

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