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How much powder to pour into the washing machine?

how much powder to pourAt first glance, the question of how much powder is needed to pour into the washing machine may seem silly. But do not rush to draw conclusions, because in reality everything is not so simple. There are a number of factors to consider in this matter. There are myths that do not affect the amount of powder for the washing machine. We will deal with everything in detail.

What determines the amount of powder per wash cycle in a machine?

A good housewife knows that the amount of powder affects not only the quality of the wash. That is why it is worth considering all the factors on which the “norm" of the powder will depend on the washing cycle in the machine.

  1. Degree of soiling and stains. One powder is not always enough to wash things, no matter how much you pour it, stain removers and other means may still be required.
  2. The hardness of the water used for washing. Everyone knows that in soft water the washing efficiency is higher, therefore, to soften using powders containing substances to soften water.

    Water softeners will also save machine parts from scale, especially if you prefer to wash at high temperatures.

  3. The amount of linen in one wash cycle.
  4. Water consumption by the washing machine in one wash cycle.
  5. Washing mode and type of fabric. This factor indirectly affects the amount of powder, the amount of water consumed depends on the mode. The washing mode has a greater effect on the quality of the detergent. For delicate items, as well as products from silk and wool, you need to use a special powder, You can read about this in an article about how to choose a powder for a washing machine.

The degree of pollution of things and water hardness

The easiest way to find out how much powder to pour into an automatic machine is to read the instructions on the powder packaging. On average, on most well-known powders, such as Tide, Ariel, Myth, Persil, Sort, Eared nannies and others, the manufacturer indicates the following standards:

  • with a weak degree of contamination, pour 150 g of powder;
  • with a strong degree of contamination - 225 g of powder;

Moreover, if the water is too hard, then it is necessary in each case to add another 20 g of powder.

how much powder to pourHowever, you should not trust such instructions so much. After all, it is beneficial for the manufacturer to overestimate the norm so that the powder ends faster, and the consumer was forced to buy a new package of the product. In fact, it was found that for washing 1 kg of dry, dirty laundry, just 1 tbsp. tablespoons of powder (25 g). Accordingly, when washing 4 kg of laundry, it is necessary to fill in only 100 g of detergent.

To remove stubborn dirt, you need to pre-treat them or soak them, a larger amount of powder will not help remove stains. And if at the same time the washing water is too hard, then you can add a couple of tablespoons of soda to the powder, which will soften the water and allow the powder to dissolve better in water. Only you can not use soda while washing silk and wool.

Water consumption per wash cycle

It is very important to consider the amount of water consumed by the washing machine per wash cycle. Detergent concentration affects the quality of the wash. But this does not mean that the more the better. Excess powder may remain as stains on things. We need to find a "middle ground."

In various models of washing machines water consumption may vary. It depends on the complexity of the programs and the tank volume of the washing machine. On average, a standard washing machine with a load of 5-7 kg of linen consumes about 60 liters of water. Information on water consumption for different washing conditions can be found in the machine manual. Consider the water flow using the example of a Bosch WLK2016EOE washing machine, the maximum load of which is 6 kg.Bosch washing machine water consumption

From this table it can be seen that with different washing modes, the amount of water consumed varies from 64 to 40 liters. Suppose we are going to wash bed sheets weighing about 3 kg in the "Cotton 60" mode.0C, how much powder will you need? Based on the weight of the laundry, you need to put 3 tablespoons of the product, according to the data from the previous paragraph.

However, pay attention to the amount of water consumed. That when washing 3kg of laundry, that when washing 6kg of laundry, the machine will spend 64 liters of water. After all, the machine cannot weigh the laundry and draw water, depending on the amount of laundry. This means that after pouring 3 tablespoons of the powder into such an amount of water, the laundry can be poorly washed.

Therefore, in such washing machines, you need to fill up the powder, based on the maximum load of linen. In this case, for the "Cotton 60" mode0With "it will take 6 tablespoons (150 g) of the product, and for the" Synthetics 400S ”- only 3 tablespoons (75 g), regardless of the amount of laundry in the drum.

Important! In a washing machine with weighing function, you can add the amount of powder based on the actual weight of the loaded laundry, and not from the maximum load of the drum, since water will be collected in accordance with the weight of the laundry.

Washing Technology and Detergent Consumption

Modern washing machines are equipped with the most advanced technologies that allow you to save on the consumption of water, electricity and detergent. These technologies include:

  • Eco Bubble
  • steam wash.

The principle of washing with the Eco Bubble function is that the powder is mixed in water in the foam generator under the influence of the supplied bubbles before it enters the drum. Thus, there is not a single undissolved particle of powder that could remain on things. Under the action of bubbles, a well-foamed powder penetrates better into the fibers of the tissue and removes dirt.

Users of washing machines with a similar function note that washing powder can be used almost half as much, which will not affect the quality.

washing machine samsung with eco doughThe technology of washing with steam is a washing during which steam is supplied to the product. Thanks to steam, old pollution is split. Steam contributes to a better dissolution of the powder in water and a more efficient washing; there is no need to pour more powder or pre-soak the product. In this case, the washing water is heated to the temperature that you set. Steam washing allows you to sanitize things, killing more than 90% of allergens.

Here are a few examples of washing machines with similar features:

  • Samsung WF1802XEC - frontal washing machine with Eco Bubble technology, loading laundry up to 8 kg. Ten has a ceramic coating that protects against plaque formation.
  • LG F12U2HCS2 - a washing machine with steam washing and loading up to 7kg. There is a function of weighing the loaded laundry and automatic setting of washing parameters.
  • Daewoo Electronics DWD-UD2413K - a washing machine with air bubble washing and loading up to 10kg.

The ratio of bulk and liquid detergents

At the end of the article, I want to say a few words about detergent for washing. Today it is available in various forms, in addition to powder, it can be gels, tablets, capsules. How much to pour powder for washing is more or less clear. You can take a tablespoon or measuring container with labels and pour the necessary amount of funds.amount of powder for washing

With pills and capsules, too, everything is more or less clear, 1 capsule - 1 wash cycle. What to do with a liquid product? In this case, you can use the instructions on the packaging and pour from 75 ml to 100 ml of gel per wash, but this way you will work for the manufacturer, buying its products. In fact, experts, including repair masters, say that one tablespoon of liquid powder is enough for one wash cycle in soft water. For hard water you need to pour 2 tbsp. powder.

Pour more than 2 tbsp. lthere is no need, the washing quality will not increase from this, but the consumption and frequency of purchasing the powder are accurate.

To summarize, we formulate the conclusion: before operating the washing machine, it is necessary to carefully study the attached instructions at least once. If this is not, be sure to find it on the Internet. Only in this way you will find out exactly how much powder you need to pour into the machine for one wash cycle under a certain mode.

   

4 reader comments

  1. Gravatar Nikolay Nikolay:

    Thank!

  2. Gravatar Love Love:

    Thanks, this instruction really helped!

  3. Gravatar Svetlana Svetlana:

    Useful information!

  4. Gravatar Tatyana Tatyana:

    A lot of even 150 g / per measuring cup of powder. I'll pour less. On top-loading machines, semi-automatic machines of powder in general need a gram.

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