Some housewives cheat when washing, adding powder by eye. And this is at a time when there is a measuring cup or cap lying around somewhere.
Not only housewives do this, but also some bachelors. But even if the laundry is so dirty that it smells bad, an extra amount of household chemicals will not do any good.
Let's try to figure out how much powder is needed for one wash.
It turns out that in this matter it is necessary to take into account the class of household appliances. And not so much the ability to save electricity, but how effectively to perform its task.
The latest models of washing machines are considered highly efficient household appliances.
They allow you to wash your laundry efficiently, while saving water, electricity and household chemicals.
How much powder
For older models, a standard load will require no more than ¼ cup of washing powder.
For old stains or heavy soiling, you can increase the dosage to ½ cup.
If we are talking about high-efficiency household appliances, then you will need 2-3 tablespoons of powder.
When using laundry detergent, add two tablespoons for a standard machine and two teaspoons for a high-efficiency machine.
There is too much powder
1. In this case, clothes may feel slimy, sticky and soapy after washing.
2. A coating may appear in the machine, followed by an unpleasant smell.
3. After drying, clothes may appear stiff, gray or darkened.
In this case, you will not only have to rewash the laundry, but also be sure to clean the machine with citric acid or baking soda to wash off the plaque.
Earlier we talked about what temperature to wash clothes at to get rid of bacteria .
