How to use and where to add bleach in the washing machine

chlorine bleach for car Often you have to use different bleaches when washing. There are active oxygen-based and chlorine-based bleaches. The second of them are cheaper, but at the same time more aggressive, and therefore housewives use these products in an attempt to restore the whiteness of grayed things. The bleaching process is very labor-intensive, so the question arises, how to do it using an automatic washing machine? We will try to answer this question.

Can I use white?

Bleach, or “Whiteness” as it is also called, is a strong chemical that can affect not only dirt, but also metal parts and rubber. That is why, regardless of the manufacturer, chlorine-based bleach is sold in plastic containers. A logical question arises: is it then possible to pour such a product into a washing machine? Will this damage the drum or rubber hoses and pipes?

The answer to this question must, first of all, be sought in the instructions for a specific washing machine. If you cannot use chlorine-based products, the manufacturer will definitely write about this in order to relieve itself of responsibility for any consequences. Most often, of course, pouring “Belizna” into the washing machine is prohibited.

If the manufacturer allows the use of chlorine bleach, then most likely the pipes in such a machine are plastic, and the drum is made of durable material.

Pay attention to the powder cuvette. If it has a special fourth compartment for bleach, then this also means that bleach can be used.

However, it is worth noting that you should not often resort to automatic whitening. Use this method only as a last resort. A chlorine-based product can not only whiten things, get rid of germs, but also clean the machine from unpleasant odors.

Instructions for use

How to use bleach correctly? The instructions on the bottle will tell you about this. Here are the general rules:

inspect the clothing, remove metal parts if possible. If they cannot be removed, then you will have to Use a bleach other than chlorine. Chlorine can darken metal;
wet the items with cold water and place them in the drum;
if there are few things, then use half a glass of the product, otherwise pour a glass, if necessary add powder;
It is best to pour “Belizna” into a cuvette;
When pouring the product into the drum, dilute it with plenty of water. This is necessary so as not to burn the fabric.
run the program at a temperature no higher than 45 degrees, you can set the “Stain removal” function, this is if you bleach and wash immediately. If there is no need for washing, you can even set the rinse mode;

You cannot use the “Silk” or “Wool” modes!
rinse the products several times.

Where to fill

Now let’s learn more about where you need to pour chlorine bleach for your washing machine. As we already said, there must be a special compartment for this. You can see such a compartment, number 4, in the picture below.

bleach compartment

The bleach compartment must be inserted into compartment number 1, which is for prewash. This can only be done by completely opening the cuvette. Thanks to this removable container, you can do without pre-washing.In addition, there is a mark on the container; you need to follow it so as not to overfill the product.

As you can see, the bleaching process in a washing machine is not difficult to start. The most important thing is to make sure that your equipment will not be harmed by such a procedure.