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Blind study shows detergents effectively remove hydrocarbons from feathers, indicating improved cleaning methods.
A set of detergents were tested in a blind study to determine their efficacy in removing a hydrocarbon blend from feathers. In the course of the work, significant modifications were made to the published procedure to improve precision and reduce cost. The most effective detergents were found to be Palmolive Ultra®, Dawn Ultra Pure Essentials® and its UK equivalent, Fairy Liquid, and Bright GreenTM.
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