Today laundering is not a problem. Every family has a washing machine and dealing with a pile of dirty clothing doesn’t take more than two hours. However, people still often make mistakes when it comes to adding a washing product to the load.
You might not know, but improper use of laundry detergent (and constant putting it to the wrong section of your machine in particular) is the most frequent reason why these aggregates break and we have to buy new once.
So to avoid unreasonable waste of time and money on fixing your laundry machine or buying a new one, let’s see how and where to add a washing product to keep it working for years.
How to Use Laundry Liquid Correctly. General Rules
First of all, let’s start by defying what kind of liquid detergent we will be talking about. Today we can find lots of various sorts of them, from liquids sold in bottles to already pre-measured dosed capsules.
If you are using those capsules, then this article is not for you. Pre-measured liquid detergents are packed in separate soft packets which you add to the load putting them into the barrel directly. These capsules will be safely dissolved while washing, so there is no need to worry.
One capsule per load – and no problems!
But what if you prefer simple liquids sold in bottles? Then keep on reading carefully.
- Add liquid detergent after you load the barrel
- Use measuring ball to not add too much or too little of the product. Excess amount of it can lead to over foaming which can damage the machine, whereas too little of the product won’t wash your garments properly
- Place the ball on top of the clothing in the barrel
- If needed, pre-treat extremely stubborn stains with the laundry liquid prior to tossing them to the load
- Make sure you set the correct cycle and heat
Avoid overloading the barrel since there must be enough empty space for the garments to roll during the wash. And mind the apparel’s care tags!
Don’t launder together the items with the different washing requirements!
Which Section to Pour Liquid Product To?
This is a common question from people.
If you have no measuring ball, pour the laundry liquid into the special section in a drawer used for detergents. This compartment can be found on the front panel of your washing aggregate.
Open it and look inside. Most likely, you will see three sections. One is used for main launder detergent (powdered or liquid), bleach, and stain-removers; another is for softeners and/or conditioners, and one more is meant for the pre-washing product.
How do you know which one to use?
Simply read the instruction, and if you don’t have it, then go for an easy trick.
Those sections are marked inside with numbers from one to three, the section for softener/conditioner has often a symbol of a flower.
So the one you need is the first one from the left (with number 1). That’s all!
Use your laundry aggregate carefully, and it will serve you very long!
What can I substitute for laundry detergent? Maybe, some organic or homemade substitution? I’ll be very thankful for any suggestions!
Well, I know several, for instance, baking soda, oxygen bleach, vinegar, and soap nuts. I personally tried soda and it worked.
How do hotels keep their towels so white and soft? I always wonder how they keep those so soft and clean!
I once worked in a hotel so I can share my experience. What our hotel did was that they treated the stains at the laundry first, then soaked the towels in a blend of the detergent, baking soda, and water, and boiled them for 30 min. And only then they were laundered.I once worked in a hotel so I can share my experience. What our hotel did was that they treated the stains at the laundry first, then soaked the towels in a blend of the detergent, baking soda, and water, and boiled them for 30 min. And only then they were laundered.
What laundry detergent has the least chemicals? Something that can be used for kids, maybe?
I can suggest you Meliora, Sun&Earth detergent, and 7th Generation because I tried them personally. But they say that Dr. Bronner’s and Biokleen are also fine.
I’m a mother of two and an anti-bacterial topic is very essential to me. Does Laundry Detergent kill bacteria? Does anyone know?
No, detergent won’t kill them. You need hot water or bleach to cope with the bacteria.
I heard people saying detergents can be harmful. Why is laundry detergent bad for you?
I suppose, because of the chemicals they contain many of which are considered to be cancer-causing.
I need your help! Where to put liquid detergent in a hotpoint washing machine? I’ve never used this type of machine before so I’m a bit afraid of messing up with it!
Well, there must be a number on the slot that’s used for the detergent. You need to take the drawer out and examine its slots. Search for the marking II (2). This will be the slot used for detergents.
Where do you put liquid detergent in Bosch washing machines? I have three detergent drawer compartments in mine, but which one shall I use?
Use the one that has number two (or II) in it. The first one is meant for prewash, and the third one that often has a flower symbol on it is used for a fabric softener. You need the one that’s in the middle.
Where to put liquid detergent in front load washing machine samsung?
Usually it is the compartment in a detergent drawer that’s situated in the middle, between the first one and the third one.
Can you put liquid detergent in a washing machine’s drawer? Or shall I only use the drawer for washing powders?
No, it’s not only for powders! Feel free to pour liquid detergent there as well. Just figure out which section of your drawer you need (but in the majority of cases it’s the one that is in the middle).
I have a washing machine with the top load. So where to put liquid detergent in a top loader, does anyone know?
You just need to pour it into the drum directly. This type of washing machine does not have any compartment or a drawer for detergents.
How to put liquid detergent in my washing machine correctly? I always mess up with it and my machine either ends up with too much foam or the load is underwashed because I added too little of the detergent.
Why don’t you use a measuring cup? I simply use the cap from my detergent’s bottle! Besides, all the washing liquids now have instructions that say how many caps of liquid you need per one load depending on how much clothes you wash.