Effectively removes pet odors body odor, beauty salon chemicals, perspiration, stale smoke, mildew, cooking odors and medicinal smells. Leaves your wash fresher! Works well in all water temperatures, hot, warm, or cold. Its unique blend of detergents, water softening agents, surfactants, optical brighteners, and soil anti-redepositing agents make REP DET very effective in all conditions with light or heavy soil loads.