Ignoring the instructions: what happens if you pour the powder directly into the drum of the washing machine?

Rules for using washing powder in a typewriter

There are many laundry detergents available. But the most popular are powdered. They may differ in composition, be ordinary and concentrated, synthetic and with the addition of herbal extracts.But the main thing that unites them is that their packaging must contain the marking “For automatic washing”.

Where to fall asleep

For SMS (means for machine washing), a special tray is intended - a powder receiver. Depending on the type of washing machine and its features, it may have design nuances. For example, the number and arrangement of compartments in the bath may differ. Each compartment is labeled to help you understand where and what to pour. It is usually located on the inner surface and as follows:

• 1 or I, "A". Designation for the compartment intended for prewash, soak, double wash cycle. Compared to other compartments, it has the smallest size. Usually located on the right side of the bath. Pour powdered laundry detergent into it. But more modern models of "washers" allow the use of gels and other liquid household chemicals.
• 2 or II, "B". The label is located in the main wash compartment. This is the largest compartment, often located on the left side of the bath. Washing powder and other products should be poured into it: stain removers, bleaches, special substances for softening water and removing limescale.
• Flower, Softener inscription, asterisk. The design or lettering is in the fabric conditioner, fabric softener or fabric softener compartment. Only liquid products can be poured here.

There are several types of washing machines. Therefore, falling asleep household chemicals, depending on its type, occurs in different ways:

1. Front loading. In such models, the SMS tray is located in the front, above the door for loading dirty laundry into the drum.Its internal structure depends on the manufacturer.
2. Vertical loading. Here the SMS tray is located directly in the loading hatch. When you open the lid, you immediately see it. Each compartment is marked in a standard way.
3. Semi-automatic These models do not have a special tray for SMS. Household chemicals are poured directly into the drum of the washing machine.

How much to fall asleep

Most often, this information can be found on the product packaging. But in some cases, manufacturers intentionally increase the amount that needs to be poured or poured into the “washer”. This is part of marketing, because in this case you will quickly use up SMS and have to purchase a new one. Therefore, it is necessary to take into account not only the data indicated on the packaging, but also a number of other factors, for example, the degree of contamination of things and their quantity.

Also, for convenience, all manufacturers apply special markings to the tray. It will help you navigate and not pour too much.

Why you can not use hand wash powder in an automatic machine

From all of the above, we can conclude that the use of washing machine wash powder machine is inappropriate. It cannot be said that it cannot be used for automatic washing or that it is strictly prohibited and can cause any damage to the machine. But we can safely say that, apart from problems and wasting money, such use of the powder for other purposes will not give you anything. In rare cases (especially when the powder is of poor quality), the washing machine does not take such powder well and some of it remains in the tray not washed off.

If you want to save money and nerves and get a quality result after washing, then choose the right washing powder, and not only for its intended purpose: hand or machine wash, but also for the color and type of fabric you are going to wash. This approach will provide you with a long service life of your things and high-quality washing.

Where to add dry washing powder, how to determine the proportions?

You need to pour the product into compartment A or I. The correct calculation of the concentration of washing powder directly depends on how well things will be washed. If the amount of powder is not enough, then stains will remain on the clothes.

several factors must be taken into account:

• volume of future washing;
• hardness of water;
• what temperature regime is selected;
• degree of pollution.

Most powder manufacturers put instructions on the back of the products, but you can determine the right amount yourself.

If you plan to fully load the drum, just to refresh things (there are no complex and old stains), you will need 150-175 g of powder. To combat complex pollution, you need to add at least 200-225 g.

An equally important criterion is the total weight of the loaded things. To figure out how much powder you need, just look at the following ratios:

Weight in kg	Powder in g
1	25
3,5	75
4	100
5	125
6	175
7	225

If the clothes are heavily soiled, it is not recommended to add a double concentration of the powder. It won't solve the problem. It is best to pre-soak with a stain remover or bleach.

Where to fill the powder in a top-loading machine?

In machines of such models, the powder compartments are located directly on the lid. And not above, but inside.Therefore, it is impossible to see them at a glance. But, when you open the car, you will see a special compartment.

It is made in the form of pockets and is very convenient. The inscriptions that mark the compartments on such machines are completely identical to those on the front ones.

So we hope you don't get confused. After all, everything is very simple! It is worth remembering once and you will never make mistakes, which means that the quality of your washings will be simply impeccable.

Shop or homemade: which is better

Judging by the reviews of homemade powders, the opinion is ambiguous. Some housewives claim that there is nothing better than a home-made remedy. Others are skeptical about such an undertaking. Natural products are valued higher, but not everyone is ready to spend personal time creating mixtures and gels when there is a ready-made chemical agent in the store nearby. Everyone chooses what is best for him. Therefore, you should weigh the pros and cons of home remedies, try and make a choice.

Composition of industrial products

In favor of homemade powders, the content of chemistry in store products speaks. What exactly are powder granules made of, what are the dangers of chemical components? A detailed description of the composition is given in the table.

Table - The effect of the components of industrial powders on the human body

Compound	Why do you need	Impact on the body
A-surfactant (anionic surfactants)	— Eliminate difficult pollution; - remove fat	- Remain on linen and enter the body through the skin; - accumulate in organs; - inhibit metabolism; - weaken the immune system; - are not completely eliminated from the body
Sodium sulfate	- Activates the action of surfactants; - gives the powder volume (used as a filler)	- Considered relatively safe for health; - often causes allergic reactions: dryness and irritation of the skin
Enzymes	Breaks down stubborn stains	- Considered relatively safe for the body; - damage fabrics (with frequent washing, clothes wear out faster); - violate the structure of the fibers
Phosphates	— Soften water; - reduce electrostatic effect	— Hold surfactant on clothes; - dry the skin, breaking the barrier functions; - negatively affect metabolism; - exacerbate chronic diseases
Phthalates	Retain fragrance	- Enter the body through the respiratory tract; - cause disturbances in the work of the endocrine system; - affect sexual development; - can lead to infertility
Optical brighteners	Reflect light, making laundry look whiter	- Penetrate through the skin; - accumulate in the body; - have a toxic effect
fragrances	Add fragrance to laundry	- Provoke the development of allergies of the respiratory tract; - exacerbate chronic asthma; - causes migraine

Even knowing about the dangers of the components of the powder, many housewives continue to use it. Industrial products, indeed, remove stains well, bleach, and give linen a pleasant freshness. Not all home remedies are effective and quickly deal with pollution. The ideal outcome for many consumers outweighs the potential health hazard.

Safe home analogues

To make homemade laundry detergent with your own hands, you need to understand which substances will cope with stains and which will help whiten.The components of modern powders can be completely replaced by economic means. The table shows analogues of chemical components that perform washing functions no worse than professional powders.

Table - Analogues of the components of the chemical powder

Functions	household products
Stain removal	- Borax (sodium tetraborate); - laundry soap
Whitening	- Soda (food or soda); - lemon juice; - peroxide; - laundry soap
Water softening	- Vinegar solution; - soda
Perfume replacement	Essential oils

As a fragrance, it is better not to use deodorants, perfumes and granular flavors. The chemical composition of the products has a bad effect on human tissue and skin.

What happens if you use a powder composition for hand washing

When using powder for hand washing for other purposes, you will not be able to get good results. First of all, it is impossible to accurately measure the amount of such a powder. Washing machine manufacturers design devices so that they use a specialized tool.

In addition, there is a risk of excessive foam release. This will cause the washing machine to malfunction. Its electronic sensors will not be able to adjust the required parameters - the heating temperature and the amount of water.

The heating device, instead of water, will heat the foam that filled the tank. As a result, this may cause damage to the heating element or the electronic control system. As a result of increased foaming, the substance will appear from all parts of the machine. Foam can clog the drain hoses, making it difficult to get a good rinse.All these features indicate that it is not recommended to use hand washing powder in an automatic machine. At best, the laundry will be washed poorly, at worst, the device will break.

The function of cleaning the drum in the washing machine "Lg"

You can solve the pollution problem by simply turning on the drum cleaning function in the Lg washing machine. This is a special program that automatically runs the entire wash cycle at idle without laundry, rinsing the inside of the machine.

It is designed to dissolve particles deposited on the inner surface of the drum and plastic tank and keep them clean. The self-cleaning function is available in models of washing machines "Lg" of different price categories.

Scope of the cleaning function

More than other parts of the washing machine, the drum is prone to contamination, where stale laundry is laid, detergents enter. It also comes into contact with hard, poorly filtered water containing harmful impurities:

• Iron
• Technical, edible oils
• rust
• Chlorine
• Salts of calcium and magnesium

With frequent use of the machine, especially in large families, the drum constantly remains wet, with puddles and smudges.

An environment is formed that is favorable for the development of microorganisms and bacteria that pose a threat to health. The situation is aggravated by the habit of some housewives to store dirty things directly in the washing machine.

Regular cleaning of the drum of the “Lg” washing machine is necessary to get rid of grease, mold and dirty deposits, dissolve fabric particles, lint.

Worth remembering! The function will not save the heating element (heating element) and the drum from scale.

To prevent clogging of the inside of the machine with pieces of delicate fabrics, they should be washed in special bags.

How does it work?

Many housewives do not know how the drum cleaning function works in the Lg washing machine, trying to get rid of plaque and mold with folk remedies - vinegar, soda and citric acid.

Attention! Conventional means are unsafe for parts:

Vinegar creates an aggressive environment in the drum of the machine, and it must be used very carefully, without exceeding the dosage. Citric acid spoils the cuff-seal around the door and other rubber elements

Soda is an alkali, it corrodes aluminum and its alloys. In combination with other chemicals, the aggressive effect is enhanced.

Special built-in function knows how to clean the drum washing machine lg without harm to mechanism:

• The pre-wash mode is activated
• Main wash at a temperature of 60 C and a motor speed of 150 rpm
• Spin and double rinse.

The standard running time of the program is 1 hour 35 minutes.

Attention! The manufacturer does not recommend adding descaling agents or powder - it causes a large amount of foam, which is fraught with leakage

How to enable the feature?

How to use the function correctly:

1. Remove foreign objects
2. close the door
3. Simultaneously press the 2 buttons “intensive” and “no wrinkles”, marked with an * (asterisk), holding them for 3 seconds until the letters “tei” appear on the indicator.
4. Press the "Start" button
5. After the end of the program, open the door and wait for the drum to dry completely.

Advice! Before turning on the function, it is worth inspecting the drain hose for blockages and cleaning the filter.

Criterias of choice

When choosing a powder, there are many features to consider. This will allow you to choose a high-quality and effective tool.

Price

When buying a powder, many people, first of all, are guided by the price.

However, it is important to consider that a quality product cannot be too cheap. Most likely, it contains many dangerous chemical components.

Laundry type

Depending on this criterion, the following types of powders are distinguished:

1. Universal - they can be used for all things.
2. For baby clothes - such products should have the safest possible composition and not cause allergies.
3. For colored linen - the composition contains color stabilizers that hold dyes.
4. Whitening - help to keep the whiteness of things. They contain optical brighteners that reflect light.
5. For black underwear - include a special restorative agent that helps to fix the dark color.

Quality of pollution removal

According to the categories of pollution, the compositions are divided into the following categories:

• ordinary - for things with spots of light or medium complexity;
• with additives - used to clean clothes with complex stains;
• universal - help to wash things with heterogeneous stains.

Hypoallergenic

Hypoallergenic powders are suitable for people prone to allergies and children. They have the safest composition that does not cause irritation on the skin.

Compound

When choosing a powder, you should definitely focus on its composition. The tool may contain the following components:

1. Cationic and anionic surfactants - their amount should be less than 2%.
2. Nonionic surfactants - the content of such components should be less than 40%.
3. Flavorings - up to 0.01%.
4. Salts of toxic acids - up to 1%.
5. Enzymes - the presence of such substances is quite acceptable. They successfully cope with protein pollution and soften water.
6. Optical brighteners - they are allowed to be used for white and colored fabrics. Baby powders should not include such ingredients.
7. Zeolites - are considered not the most dangerous components, but their use is undesirable. Such substances can provoke allergies and disrupt the structure of tissues.
8. Phosphates - it is desirable that the powder does not contain such substances.

Number of things loaded into the drum

As a rule, the packaging indicates the calculation norms for synthetic detergent per 1 kg of laundry. But as mentioned above, it is not recommended to fully rely on this information, since in this way manufacturers pursue their commercial goals. The only thing that should be mentioned is that you cannot exceed the maximum mark indicated by the manufacturer.

Volume calculations synthetic detergent look like this:

• for a washing machine with a maximum load of 3 kg, you need to use 75 gr. powder;
• for 4 kg of clothes it is necessary to pour 100 gr. detergent;
• 5 kg of laundry will help wash 125 gr. powder;
• for SMA with a load of 6 kg, the norm is 150 gr.;
• for large washing machines in 7 and 8 kg - 175 and 200 gr. respectively.

We measure the norm

And what if you do not use a powder cuvette?

Experts carefully approach this issue, preferring to agree with the opinion of washing machine manufacturers, who say: you can’t pour powder into the drum directly on things, you need to use a dispenser. And, indeed, there are quite concrete reasons to say so.

1. If you pour the powder directly on the dark clothes in the drum, there is a risk that the granular concentrated substance will begin to dissolve right on the clothes and, as a result, white spots will appear on it.
2. If the powder is poured under things on the wall of the drum, then at startup, part of the powder will float down the drain along with the water that the pump pumps out of the tank. After all, there is always water left in the tub from previous washes.
3. Some washing programs are designed so that the powder will be washed out of the cuvette gradually, in portions, and not all at once. If you pour powder into the drum, then such programs will not be able to perform their function in full.

On the other hand, in older models of washing machines, powder cuvettes are extremely unsuccessful. Very often, most of the detergent remains in the dispenser, what is the quality of washing. What to do in this case, how to level the above disadvantages of pouring the powder directly into the drum?

First you need to get a special plastic container for the powder, which is placed in the drum of the machine. By the way, such containers are often supplied complete with a washing machine, but even if you don’t have them, it doesn’t matter. A pair of these containers costs only $1, so buy and use. At the same time, to improve the quality of washing, you can use special balls for washing.

So, where to put the washing powder in the car so that it dissolves normally - of course, in a special dispenser. This is in most cases. But, as they say, in exceptional cases, you can use a special container for the powder, which must be placed directly into the drum, not forgetting to pour the product into it.In no case should you pour the powder directly into the drum on things - this is fraught with damage to things, especially black ones.

Is it worth it to use automatic powder for hand washing?

If there is no hand washing powder at hand, you can replace it with an “automatic”. In this case, the funds will be required a little less, since its concentration is higher.

First you need to pour the granules into a bowl, then draw water into it and mix the composition thoroughly until completely dissolved. This will require more effort and time.

You need to be prepared for the fact that less foam is formed. However, this will not affect the quality of washing. Hands must be protected with gloves so as not to dry them out and not provoke irritation.

It is not advisable to use automatic powder for hand washing. It costs more, and more effort will have to be made for high-quality washing.

All the most important and useful information about washing powder is in this section.

Washing procedure

In the compartments, you can not only pour powders, but also fill in rinse aids, stain removers and bleaches.

Thus, the order of actions will depend on which cycle is selected:

1. If a cycle with soaking and rinsing in an emollient composition is intended, compartments I (A) and II (B) are filled, and rinse aid is poured into the tray marked with an asterisk (flower).
2. If the laundry is not too soiled, you can apply the main wash followed by rinsing. For this cycle, compartment II (B) is used and rinse aid is added.
3. For simple washing without the use of additional products, pour the powder into the compartment marked II (B).

Rinse aid can be added at any stage prior to rinsing.

Why pour powder into the drum

To figure out whether it is allowed to pour the product into the drum of an automatic machine, you need to understand the principle of operation of the tray. When the housewife puts a detergent in the container, it dissolves with water and forms foam. In this form, the composition is sent to the drum, and the washing process starts.

Adding funds to the drum is not recommended, however, in the event of a tray failure, such a measure becomes forced.

Do not put aggressive compounds in the drum:

1. Stain removers.
2. Bleachers.

They can leave stains behind and even destroy fragile material.

It is also better to refuse to apply powders with multi-colored granules to clothes and underwear.

Before filling the drum with powder, make sure that the tray is not functioning. To do this, you need to external inspection of the container after completion of the wash cycle.

The positive aspects of the method include:

1. Possibility to reduce the amount of detergents, because they touch things.
2. Extending the life of the machine. In addition, the user does not need to care for the tray, which is often dirty.
3. Efficient and fast rinsing of things.

You can put in the drum:

1. Soap powders. They have large granules that often clog the opening of the powder container.
2. Phosphate-free products or powders based on plant extracts.
3. Soft compositions for washing children's things.
4. Special gels, capsules or compressed cubes.

It is not recommended to pour gel-like products into a cuvette, since they have a thick consistency and are poorly washed out with liquid.

If necessary, add the gel to the tray, it is better to first dilute it with water.

As for the capsules, they were developed only for the drum.Such drugs provide several methods of application:

1. With preliminary dilution with water.
2. Pouring on linen.
3. Placement in a bag.

Washing without washing powder bought in the store

Popular homemade detergent recipes:

1. Mix 200 g baking soda (baking soda, NaHCO3) and 200 g borax (sodium tetraborate, Na₂B₄O₇). Use the resulting composition for washing at the rate of 30 g of powder per 2 kg of dry laundry. Dissolve in a glass of warm water and pour into the powder compartment. A program with a water temperature of 40–60 °C is suitable. It is best to store the powder in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. You can add 200 g of table salt to the mixture, and pour 100 ml of 9% table vinegar into the conditioner compartment. This tool will not harm the car and will not spoil things.

2. Hand wash without factory-made powder is well suited for items made of delicate fabrics: wool and silk. In 1 liter of water, stir 15 g of mustard powder and infuse for 2-3 hours. The liquid is drained without stirring, and 0.5 l of warm water is added to the sediment and insisted again for 2-3 hours. Then the mustard water is carefully drained, both parts of the liquid are mixed, and items from delicate fabrics are washed in the resulting infusion. In the water for the last rinse should be added: for wool - ammonia, and for silk - table vinegar.

3. Herbal remedies:

• a filtered decoction of a soap root (soapwort), which contains saponins that form soap foam, was widely used in the old days for washing clothes;
• Indian remedy - soap nuts: they are added to machine wash water in a canvas bag, directly to the laundry in the drum;
• a decoction of white beans is suitable for washing woolen products;
• juice squeezed from 2 kg of old potatoes, peeled and chopped on a fine grater, diluted with warm water. It is used to wash colored woolen items, but white fabrics may turn yellow;
• horse chestnut fruits are peeled, and the pulp is crushed on a grater or in a blender. A decoction of the resulting chips is suitable for washing not too dirty things from any materials, but does not remove complex stains. When washing in a machine, shavings from the pulp of horse chestnut fruits are poured into a bag or an old stocking and thrown directly into the laundry bin.

For eco-friendly washing to give the best result, you should:

• before washing, soak the laundry in a small amount of detergent for 10-15 minutes;
• set aside items with stubborn stains and soak them in cold water, depending on the type of contamination, with the addition of a suitable agent for the destruction of a particular type of stain;
• Do not wash very dirty items with home remedies.

Causes of malfunctions in the automatic machine when using home-made detergents:

• acids and alkalis (vinegar solution with a concentration of more than 9% and soda ash) can damage the drain hose and rubber seals of the loading hatch and inside the mechanism that come into contact with water;
• components of laundry and baby soap can settle and clog holes in the drum and outlet filter, block the drain pump. This will disrupt the removal of waste water and lead to an emergency stop of the machine;
• at a water temperature of more than 40-50 ° C, mustard powder, recommended for washing wool and silk, is brewed. The resulting lumps clog the holes in the drum;
• when using soap nuts, soapwort (soap root) and chestnuts as detergents, poorly strained decoctions with pieces of vegetable raw materials or shells that accidentally fall out of the bag will cause the machine to work poorly.

In order not to risk an expensive unit, it is better to use the listed detergents for washing manually or in semi-automatic machines, where it is possible to intervene in the process during operation.

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Washing modes

Capsules and tablets simplify the washing process even more, since there is no need to fuss about the dosage of the powder - these products are designed for 4-5 kg ​​of laundry. In case of heavy soiling and a larger volume of things, 2 capsules or tablets can be used per wash cycle.

Before starting the machine and loading the laundry, the capsule must be placed on the bottom of the drum. This will ensure its uniform and rapid dissolution. Pour the conditioner into the machine tray and you can start the cycle. The gel, which is contained inside the capsule, will quickly react with water and begin to clean the products literally from the first minutes of washing.

Tablets are used in 2 ways: placed in a powder container (i.e., in a tray) or, like capsules, directly in a drum. There is no fundamental difference in the use of methods, but faster (and therefore more effective) dissolution of the tablets occurs in the drum.

The range of household chemicals stores is wide and varied, and the counters with laundry detergents are full of a huge number of bright boxes and bottles. How to figure it out? We can distinguish the main types of compositions for washing:

• powders (intended for the main wash);
• liquid formulations (washing gel, rinse aid, stain remover and fabric softener);
• tablets and capsules (contain concentrated compressed laundry detergent or gel).

It is also important to choose products marked “automatic” for machine washing and pour or pour the selected composition only into the appropriate compartment of the tray. Not so long ago, laundry detergents in the form of capsules or tablets appeared on the household chemicals market. In the capsule, as a rule, there is a product in the form of a gel, and the tablet is a compressed powder, which gradually, layer by layer, dissolves during the washing process.

In the capsule, as a rule, there is a product in the form of a gel, and the tablet is a compressed powder, which gradually, layer by layer, dissolves during the washing process.

Not so long ago, laundry detergents in the form of capsules or tablets appeared on the household chemicals market. In the capsule, as a rule, there is a product in the form of a gel, while the tablet is a compressed powder, which gradually, layer by layer, dissolves during the washing process.

Washing capsules and tablets are placed in the drum along with the laundry. If you put them in the tray, they will not have time to dissolve completely while the laundry is being washed and the quality of cleaning will decrease significantly.

We managed to figure out what a tray is, as well as what and why there are compartments in it. Now we have to deal with the functionality standard washing machine, with its modes.

It is very convenient when manufacturers indicate all the necessary information about the features of the modes directly on the operating panel. In this situation, there will be no question of where to put the powder in the washing machine.

The standard washing machine has 15 different modes for washing dirty laundry.

washing modes on the washing machine tray

1. Soaking and rinsing. The large and middle compartments are filled with powder, and a certain amount of conditioner is poured into the small compartment.
2. Standard mode. Only the middle tray is filled.
3. Normal wash and rinse. The middle and small compartments of the tray are filled with the necessary detergents.

Most often, experienced housewives use various special detergents for washing.

Main:

• Powders. Dry products are poured into a tray or drum, have an economical pricing policy.
• liquid funds. Concentrated gels, stain removers, rinses, conditioners.
• Tablets, capsules and compressed cubes. Loaded immediately into the drum of the washing machine, they form the necessary amount of foam, which allows the field to effectively clean things from dirt and kill unpleasant odors.

Norm of powder for washing in an automatic machine

The amount of detergent affects not only how well things will be washed. In order for the washing machine to work without failures, the stains are washed well, and things do not deteriorate, you need to know what is the rate of washing powder in the CMA.

The dosage of the drug is calculated based on the following factors:

• Soiled linen and the complexity of stains.Sometimes even a pack of powder is not enough to remove a “heavy” stain - in these cases, bleach and stain removers are indispensable.
• The hardness of the water in which the wash is being carried out. The softer the water, the better the laundry is washed - for this, special softeners (phosphates) are added to modern powders.

• The amount of linen. Often, the consumption per 1 kg of dry laundry is written on the packaging of the powder, it is better not to exceed this rate so that there is no increased foaming. If you do not calculate the consumption and fill in a little powder, the laundry may not be washed well.
• Washing program and type of fabric. The factors are not the most determining, rather secondary, but they need to be taken into account.

The easiest way to calculate how much powder to put in the CM Tray is to read the instructions. There are detailed instructions on the pack, often in pictures.

Among the common means, such as "Tide", ARIEL, "Myth", Persil, "Eared Nanny" and others, the standards are as follows:

• For lightly soiled items, you need 150 g of powder per 1 full drum load.
• For very dirty laundry, the manufacturer recommends pouring as much as 225 g of the product.

If you use packs of 400-500 g, then with such “useful tips” they are barely enough for 2 washes. Often manufacturers deliberately overestimate the rate so that the powder runs out faster and you go for a new pack.

Independent experts have calculated that you need to add 1 tablespoon of the product (about 25 g) per 1 kilo of dry laundry. If you need to wash, for example, 4 kilograms of laundry, it will take only 100 grams of powder. In this case, a small pack of powder is enough for 4-5 downloads - and this is already savings.

When making calculations based on the mode, pay attention to the amount of water consumed by the machine for a particular program.The amount of the product depends on the size of the drum, and on the efficiency of the machine.

On average, the Indesit or Ariston washing machine uses about 60 liters of water for 5-7 kilos of laundry. If you're not sure if your washing machine uses the right amount of water, check your user manual.

The amount of the product depends on the size of the drum, and on the efficiency of the machine. On average, the Indesit or Ariston washing machine uses about 60 liters of water for 5-7 kilos of laundry. If you're not sure how much water your washing machine uses, check your owner's manual.

So, using the Bosch WLK2016EOE (6 kg) as an example, we will do the calculations.

From the table it is clear that the volume of water varies, based on the mode, from 40 to 64 liters. In this case, you need to calculate the rate, focusing on the maximum volume of the drum. If you want to wash 3 kilograms of clothes on the standard Cotton program at 60 degrees, you will need 6 tbsp. l. powder, and for "Synthetics" with a 40-degree wash - only 3 tbsp. l. (150 and 75 g of funds, respectively).