How to properly wash in a washing machine?

The washing machine has made washing dirty laundry as simple and straightforward as possible. But proper washing, even with an automatic machine, has its own little secrets.

And if you are aware of these important details, then you will not have problems with particularly dirty laundry, or with those things that are made of particularly finicky fabric. In addition, you can save on electricity if you learn about the tips described in this article.

Let's start with the basics of washing

We hope you already know about the basic things. And it’s no secret to you that in addition to having a machine, for washing we need high-quality washing powder, water and electricity. And of course, during washing the machine will heat the water to the required temperature. Exactly up to the one you install.

During washing, warm water dissolves the powder well. High water temperature speeds up washing as it softens dirt and increases the impact of the washing powder. It takes some time for quality washing.

Washing dirty laundry

They say that some curious scientists decided to find out how much dirt is in the laundry. We don’t know which method they used, but they calculated that a hundredweight of laundry contained about 4 kg of dirt. It means that about 4 percent of the weight of a contaminated item is actually dirt. I don’t know what this information gave you, but you must agree, it’s interesting.

By the way, dirt can be different. There is one that dissolves quite easily in water. This includes: various salts, some oils, sweat, etc. There is also insoluble dirt: sand, grease, dust, etc.

Those types of dirt that dissolve are the easiest to wash. They can be easily removed when exposed to water and detergent. But traces of paint, some types of glue and similar stains can be much more difficult to remove. It is not uncommon for special chemicals to be used to remove them.

But we can remove pigment spots only with the help of bleach. Also, sometimes you have to resort to this method when traces of strong tea, coffee, cognac drinks and other liquids appear.

Before washing

Before you start washing, it is highly advisable to sort out your laundry. Do not wash colored and white laundry together. This may result in discoloration of white and light-colored items. It also doesn’t hurt to sort things by fabric type. After all, for different types there are different recommended washing modes. You can also divide things according to the degree of their contamination. Particularly dirty ones go into one pile, and those that need a simple refreshing wash go into another.

In addition to this sorting, it is worth doing the following:

• Be sure to remove all items from your pockets. Many leave money, passports and even mobile phones there. You shouldn't spoil things. And besides, some things forgotten in your pockets can ruin the washing machine itself. Therefore, they need to be obtained.
• Make sure that there are no pins or any other metal objects on the items that could damage the hatch cuff or simply fall off during washing.
• Be sure to remove belts from jeans, trousers, and other clothing items.
• It is also recommended to keep all zippers closed.

We hope that you know where the powder is poured. But just in case, let’s clarify that you don’t need to pour it into the tank. It should be placed in the dispenser, in the largest compartment.On front-loading machines, the dispenser is usually located on the upper left side and can be easily pulled out.

How to use a washing machine to save money?

• To save money on electricity and water consumed by the washing machine, you can purchase special economical models of these household appliances. This technique has energy saving signs: A, A+, A++, A+++. And the more pluses on the label, the more economical the washing machine. The same applies to other household appliances.
• Don't machine wash too few items. For example, if you only have a couple of T-shirts dirty, then you shouldn’t even start washing. Wait until more items have accumulated, and then wash everything together.
• If you wash things at a low temperature, you will use less electricity, which means you will have to pay less for it. However, if the laundry is heavily soiled, it may not be washed. Therefore, this saving option is suitable for us only if the laundry is not very dirty.
• You can also save on washing powder. Many housewives and householders use too much powder. For most washes, about 100 grams of dry detergent is enough. You can also buy good powder inexpensively. To do this, you can choose inexpensive brands of powder. But before you buy a lot of cheap product, it is better to buy one package and test it in operation. If you are satisfied with the quality of the wash, then you can safely purchase more.
• In addition, you can save money on buying a washing machine. Typically, prices in standard hardware stores are higher than in online stores. This is due to their increased costs.Standard stores need to pay not only for the warehouse, but also for retail space in walk-through areas. And they don't come cheap. Therefore, by purchasing a machine online, you can save from 5 to 20 percent of the cost.

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1 reader comment

1. 05/31/2018 at 17:02

   Irina:

   I have already become familiar with the washing modes in our Indesit. And things wash out great. You don't even have to rinse additionally.

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