Do you know what happens if you put too much powder in the washing machine? Do you really need as much as you think? How does excess affect your laundry and even the machine itself? How much washing powder can be too much?
How much washing powder is it recommended to use? Many mistakenly believe that more detergent in the machine means cleaner and more fragrant laundry, but this is not true. Excess detergent is not only harmful the machine, but also makes the laundry rough and uncomfortable to wear.
How much washing powder is a sign that you have used too much?
If the laundry comes out of the machine hard and rough to the touch, it is likely that you have added more detergent, as necessary.
How much powder do you put in the washing machine? Photo: -Rdne Stock Project / PexelsIf you use too much washing powder you will remove the dirt from the clothes, but the fabric will wear faster, the color will disappear, and the clothes will become uncomfortable to wear. In addition, the risk of allergic reactions.
More detergent in the machine creates more foam, as a result of which the laundry washes poorly and can even stick together. This can cause them to be visible on clothing traces of detergent, when the laundry is dry.
In addition to all this, there is also a risk of machine failure, as excess detergent is difficult to dissolve, which can lead to clogging of the drain pipe.
How much washing powder is enough?
If the laundry is not very dirty, it is enough to add to the washing machine two tablespoons of detergent. You need smaller quantities when washing by hand.
Too much foam? Photo: PixabayThe amount also depends on the quality of the detergent, as concentrates are stronger than regular powder, so smaller amounts should be used.
How to remove excess detergent?
To avoid skin irritation, it is recommended to remove excess washing powder from the laundry. Clothes you can soak in the water you add to it a cup of vinegar (which will help to remove excess washing powder faster and easier), then rub the visible marks and leave the laundry soaked for one hour. Then wash it in the washing machine with only the rinse.
