Detergent in the washing machine, here's the right amount
Have you ever seen white residue on your freshly washed clothes and thought you used too much detergent?Well, that's not necessarily the case! Contrary to how it may seem, in fact, it is more likely that you have put too many items in the washing machine rather than too much detergent!
Today's energy-efficient washing machines use less water. An excessive load of laundry absorbs all the water, thus preventing enough water to completely dissolve the detergent.
- Loading the washing machine
- How much detergent should I use
- Dosage guide
Loading the washing machine
To avoid inconveniences like the one described, leave a space of about one inch between the upper part of the drum and the laundry.
The washing machine works by soaking your laundry in a solution of water and detergent and mixing them together. Modern low-water washing machines are designed to use less water, so you must be especially careful not to overload them. For best results, there should be enough water for the detergent to dissolve and enough space for the laundry to move around in the drum. If the space between the top of the drum and the laundry is less than the palm of your hand, the washing machine is probably too full. In this case, the laundry could absorb so much water that there would be none left to dissolve the detergent!
Plus, the more delicate fibers and faster wash cycles require smaller loads to give your clothes more room to move.
How much should I use
- How dirty the clothes are
- The size of the load
- The hardness of the water
It is important to dose correctly, as underdosing can lead to poor cleaning and failure to remove stains.
- Dirt levels: the dirtier the clothes, the more detergent you need to use
in every load. This helps remove dirt and prevent it from returning to your clothes.
- Basket size: the dosage of the detergent is calculated on the size of the drum of a normal washing machine. Most of today's washing machines have larger drums (5-7 kg). Larger loads carry more dirt, so you will need more detergent each wash to get good results.
- Water hardness: water hardness varies from place to place. For best results, those living in areas with particularly hard water should use more detergent.
ALWAYS CHECK THE DOSING INSTRUCTIONS OF YOUR DETERGENT
To simplify the procedure, use a pre-measured capsule detergent. You just need to insert a single capsule, or two for the most stubborn dirt.
Source: WishMagazine.it
