Calgon composition for a washing machine

Probably everyone knows about the mission of Kalgon. On TV regularly run commercials telling about how effectively this tool fights limescale and limescale. But few people think about what exactly gives such a miraculous result that is part of Kalgon?

What does it consist of?

Contrary to expectations, the composition of the powder is not so complicated. It includes only a few basic components.

1. Polyethylene glycol in a proportion of less than 5%.
2. Microcrystalline cellulose in a proportion of 5 to 15%.
3. Polycarboxylates comprise from 15 to 30% of the total mass of the substance.

The remaining half of the product is formed by ordinary sodium tripolyphosphates and ... soda! Some element names do not sound very friendly, but you should not worry. The composition of Kalgon is completely harmless to human health if you use it for its intended purpose and safety precautions. So, for example, be careful not to get the powder in the eyes or inside the body. In the first case, rinse thoroughly with water. In the second, you need to drink as much water as possible and seek the help of a specialist.

The remaining precautions are familiar to every housewife: pour with a measuring spoon to avoid overdose, store in a place inaccessible to children away from sunny things. Also, in order to avoid unpleasant situations, it is better to keep the powder away from any food. Recommendations for the use of Kalgon are in the instructions, it must be added to the machine in the right quantities when washing.

Attention! If you wash at temperatures below 60 degrees, the use of Calgon is contraindicated. It is better to use an analogue or to drive the machine idle using citric acid.

What is it used for?

Hard water contains many salt impurities that gradually settle on the inside of the washer and create entire layers of deposits on top of them. How can all this lead to breakage? For a full-fledged heating element it is necessary to generate more energy, and, as a result, it functions with enormous overloads and fails.

It should be noted that Calgon is not cheap, but in the event of a component breakdown, its replacement or repair will definitely fly into a pretty penny. And if you take into account that obviously not one detail will suffer, regular softening of the water will cost several times less both in terms of money and nerves.

Calgon is available in three forms: tablets and powder and gel. Depending on the configuration and weight, the cost varies from 300 to 800 rubles. Packages are sold at 550 grams, 1.1 kilograms and 1.6 kilograms. The content, proportions of substances, the action of Kalgon in any form are identical, so you need to choose what is convenient or what you like. In any case, the machine will be maintained in perfect condition. Shelf life is two years.

How to use?

On the market, some manufacturers offer drugs that maintain order not only in SM, but also in other household appliances. This does not apply to Calgon, it should be used only for washing machines.

Important! Do not put the product (if you have powder) directly into the drum. This will dramatically decrease efficiency. It is better to pour in the tray with ordinary powder strictly according to the dosage!

In case you purchased Kalgon in the form of tablets, one piece is quite enough. Overdoing is also not worth it, since the drug in disproportionate quantities will adversely affect the surface of internal parts. Here's how the manufacturer recommends using Calgon.

1. Open the detergent tray on the washer panel. You need a compartment, which is usually in the middle.
2. Pour the required dose of laundry detergent and softener.
3. Close the tray and start the wash.

Yes, everywhere they write that Calgon works well together with detergent.However, this does not mean that it can be used separately for washing things. There will be no effect, you just wasted your time and powder. Calgon improves the internal condition of the machine and, as a result, the quality of its work. But in any case, you can not do without washing powder.

Is it possible to do without this powder?

The answer is categorical: no! In addition to the breakdowns mentioned above, limescale and scale significantly reduce the washing efficiency. The machine simply simply ceases to cope with the loads, and things have to be washed or washed by hand.

In addition, particles of scale with improper care penetrate the drum and settle on things. As a result, they become stiff, difficult to iron and stain or even lose their brightness and acquire a dirty grayish tint. As you can see, Calgon for washing machines is necessary in any case, without this chemistry, well, or at least you can’t do without its analogues.