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HARVEYS LAKE
Dec. 16—Nickolas Novasel, Morgus Convalescent Home, to
General Hospital. Crew: Arden Kocher, Chet Davis.
THE DALLAS POST, DEC. 2g, 1970
Dallas Rotary entertained over 300 children of the Back Moun-
tain area at the club’s annual Christmas party at Prince of
Peace Church Saturday. Some of the children are shown sur-
rounding Santa.
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some facts about enzyme
products for homemakers
The word ‘‘enzyme’’ has
become a familiar household
word. But Lillian B. Jamgo-
chian, Extension Home Eco-
nomist, Luzerne County, says if
you ask homemakers what an
enzyme is, many say, “It’s
Greek to me.”
That answer is correct. The
word ‘Enzyme’ is Greek in
origin and means “in yeast.”
Enzymes are found in all living
cells. They speed up chemical
reactions. For example, en-
zymes control the digestion of
food in the human body .- They
break down food materials into
smaller forms so that the body
can absorb nutrients into the
system.
Enzymes in laundry products
break down certain protein con-
taining soils and stains into
simpler forms so that they can
be more easily removed by
other detergent ingredients and
washing action. Many stains,
such as chocolate, meat juice,
milk, eggs, and blood, stick to
fabric fibers because proteins
act as binding agents. In addi-
tion, proteins also bind body
oils, which show up as soil on
clothing. And enzymes provide
a new way of breaking down
such soils and stains.
There are several pros and
cons about the effectiveness of
enzyme laundry products. They
are slow to act. The enzyme de-
tergent products are relatively
ineffective unless used as pre-
soaks. They require from 30
minutes to 24 hours to be effec-
tive. The latter is required for
removal of yellow stains on
white sheets and pillowcases.
But during this prolonged pre-
soaking the fabrics may
develop very objectionable
odors. Complete wash and
drying cycles do not remove the
odor. Sunshine and air drying
will remove the odors. But as
you know sun and air would
have also removed the stain in
the first place—without the
enzyme.
There is no disinfectant or
bacteria-removing property
with enzyme products, except
those with a mild sodium per-
borate added. Chlorine bleach-
ing agents combined with en-
zymes interfere with ‘enzyme
activity and so does water hot
enough to prevent germ or
bacteria culture. Possible
health hazards may prohibit
enzyme use or make ineffective
in coin-operated machines
unless chlorine bleach is added
after the presoak.
Enzyme pre-soak products
are almost 75 percent phos-
phate-built, according to the
latest report from the Depart-
ment of the Interior. Since
enzymes are relatively ineffect-
ive unless used in combination
with detergents ' there is a
doubling effect of the use of
phosphates. Environmental
concern about the phosphate
problem may be a detergent to
the use of enzyme presoaks.
Textile researchers at The
Pennsylvania State University
and well-known consumer
research report that laundry
treated with the commonly
known presoaks or detergents
in the same manner as required
by the manufacturer of enzyme
products will produce the same
effect for one-half to one-fourth
the cost.
Some concern over the
danger of allergies or derma-
titis associated with the enzyme
products has been voiced. The
Food and Drug Administration
and the Federal Trade Commis-
sion are investigating the
possible dangers at both factory
worker and consumer levels.
Regular detergents have long
been known to cause some
people to wheeze, cough, and
sneeze. Other get dermatitis
from contact with the products.
Since enzymes themselves do
not add to the trouble, the FDA
doesn’t think the dangers war-
rant hazard labeling for con-
sumer laundry use.
However, if you are allergic
to detergents, you will also need
to take the same precautions
with enzyme products. While
enzyme laundry products re-
present an advancement in
protein and starch-based soil
removal, they are not always
the most economical or com-
plete laundry product we have
hoped for. Consider the pros and
cons of each laundry product
before buying. Experiment with
them but do not expect them to
be the end to all your laundry
problems.
Dec. 17—Mrs. Charles Brinn, Loyalville, to General Hospital to
Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Crew: Chet Davis, Jim
Faerber.
Dec. 24—Mrs. John Knisely, Sorber Mountain to General
Hospital. Crew: Rich Williams, Jay Stenger, Chet Davis, Jim
Faerber.
Dec. 25—Mrs. Sammuels, Carpenter Convalescent Home to
General Hospital. Crew: Jay Stenger, Chet Davis, Jim Faerber.
Dec. 25—Mrs. C. Cadden, Pole 276, Harveys Lake, to General
Hospital. Crew: Rich Williams, Chet Davis, John Stenger, Jay
Stenger.
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until 8 a.m., Monday, Jan. 4
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