Use as little of it as you can get away with! This depends on the hardness of your water and the soil in your clothing. If you live in Vancouver (some of the softest in the world) the soft water requires quite a bit less detergent than hard water yet the more soiled the clothes,…
Especially for bras with underwires and anything else that has little metal/plastic pieces that may come loose in there.
A number of people break the machine with a bath mat or large blanket etc. If in doubt, take it out (to a Laundromat).
Imagine the difference in weight between a large absorbent cotton bath towel soaked with water and a less absorbent polyester pillowcase. Make sure the clothing is balanced left/right and front/back. Think of the tub as a big deep pie. Put items into “pie-slice” slots. Load them dry (if wet resist the urge to fill the…
Never wrap clothing around the agitator in the centre of the washer (unless otherwise directed by manufacturer in use care guide). When the agitator moves back and forth in the wash cycle it can chafe on clothes and make more lint. Where does the lint from your washer go? Clothing damage can be seen in…
Enzymes are found in living matter. The types used in laundry products have the ability to breakdown protein type stains, such as vegetable proteins, dairy products and blood. For working on starch enzymes containing amylase are used, protease (used for protein), and lipase (for fats). Usually used to pre-soak or pre-treat. Be sure to check detergent…
The warm water for your washer is simply a mixture of the hot and cold water available from your home. If the hot water entering the machine isn’t very hot, the warm is actually cool. Also, in northern climates, during winter months, the cold water entering the unit may be significantly colder than in the…
Cotton clothing, as well as some blends, react better to certain temperatures or drying times. You can greatly reduce fabric damage that leads to wrinkling through correct care. Regarding the temperature, follow the care instructions on the garment label.
Manufacturers recommend the following water temperatures: * Hot water for most white & heavily soiled laundry 49-60C (120-140F) * Warm water for most other types of fabric 26-40C (80-105F) * Cold water for bright & lightly soiled laundry 18-24C (65-75F)
For optimal cleaning results, water temperature must be above 15C (60F). Otherwise the ingredients in most laundry detergent will not activate. In other words, if your water is too cold, your detergent won’t work. Wash your hands under the water; if the water is too cold for your hands, it is likely too cold for…