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ADDING DETERGENT, SOFTENER & STAINFIGHTERS Pour detergent in the dispenser or, if there isn’t one, directly into the tub. If your washer is High-Efficiency (HE), only use HE detergent. If using detergent pods, color-safe bleach or fabric softener crystals, add them directly to the tub before loading clothes.
Where does the laundry detergent go?
For the best results, make sure you put the detergent and softener into the right sections of your detergent drawer. The powder detergent goes into the largest section of the drawer, usually on the left hand side. If in any doubt, check your washing machine’s manual.
Do you pour detergent directly over clothes in the washer?
No, You can not pour laundry detergent directly on your clothes. If you have an HE washer or a standard front-loading washer, it should have a special compartment for detergent. If laundry detergent does not dissolve completely in water It will damage the fibers of your clothes.
Do you put detergent in the middle?
ADDING DETERGENT, SOFTENER & STAINFIGHTERS Pour detergent in the dispenser or, if there isn’t one, directly into the tub. If using detergent pods, color-safe bleach or fabric softener crystals, add them directly to the tub before loading clothes. Do not put in the dispenser or on top of clothes.
Which compartment does detergent go in?
1 Main wash compartment: Detergent for the main wash, water softener, pre-soaking agent, bleach and stain remover. 2 Softener compartment: Fabric softener (do not fill higher than the line indicated by MAX). 3 Prewash compartment: Detergent for prewash or starch.
Where do you put detergent pods?
Place the pac(s) at the back or bottom of the machine drum, not in the dispenser drawer. The number of pacs necessary depends on the load size. To guarantee superior performance, add two Tide PODS® pacs into the washing machine drum before you add clothes.
Does detergent go in the agitator?
Place pod or liquid or powder detergent down the centre of the agitator. Pre-dissolving detergent in warm water (before adding it to the washer) when washing in cold water can improve the performance of the detergent.
Do you put laundry detergent in first or last?
Always put laundry detergent in first. No matter if it’s powder, liquid or tablets. Just because you see the detergent falling threw the holes, doesn’t mean you’re waisting. The reason for this is so the detergent can act quickly and wash into the clothes shortly after start.
Can you pour laundry detergent down the drain?
For example, if you have extra laundry detergent or liquid disinfectant, it is generally safe to pour it down the drain with running water. But don’t pour too much cleaning material down the drain at once if the cleaner isn’t in liquid form. Powder can clog your drain, so pour it slowly with the water running.
Do you put detergent in 1 or 2?
The detergent for the main cycle goes into the slot marked “II” (or 2). This is the most frequently-used slot. The amount of detergent you put in it depends on how dirty your laundry is. You can read the dosage on the detergent packaging.
What is the middle part of the washer for?
Agitators. An agitator is a spindle that sticks up in the center of an automatic washing machine’s wash drum. The agitator is usually equipped with fins or vanes, and it twists and turns during the machine’s wash cycle, moving clothes through the water and, ideally, removing dirt from them.
Can I add detergent mid cycle?
Yes. That is a standard practice. If you find the clothes with too much of detergent after first wash, run the wash cycle again without adding any detergent. The process can be repeated again if needed.
Where do you put liquid detergent in a washing machine without a dispenser?
007washer, if your washer does not have a dispenser, we recommend adding your detergent to the bottom of the drum prior to adding your clothes.
Can you put liquid detergent in the drawer?
Dosing directly into the drum helps you to achieve outstanding results. In fact, if you pour the liquid into the drawer, the detergent could get lost in the washing machine pipes before reaching the drum, reducing effectiveness.
What are the washing machine compartments for?
One compartment is where you put detergent in when you want to do a ‘pre-wash’, another compartment is where you put your detergent in when you’re doing a ‘main wash’, and the smallest compartment is where you add in fabric softener.
Do Tide Pods ruin your washer?
Are laundry pods bad for your washer? No, these are totally safe to toss in your washing machine.
Do you just throw Tide pods in the washer?
The number one rule to successful use is that the pods must be added to the empty washer drum before adding clothes and water. If the pod is placed on top of a load of clothes, it may not dissolve properly. This can result in streaks and spotting from deposits of detergent left on the wet clothes.
Do Tide Pods work in top load washers?
Laundry detergent pods work best in standard top load washers and high-efficiency top-loading and front-loading washers. Washers with automatic detergent or fabric softener dispensers don’t mix well with pods. Therefore, never place pods in dispenser drawers, only in the drum.
How do I dispose of old laundry detergent?
Best: Use up or give away. Rinse out empty container and recycle or dispose of in the garbage depending on your curbside guidelines. Second best: Flush small amounts of unwanted liquid detergent down an inside drain (toilet is best) with plenty of water.
Is it OK to pour fabric softener down the drain?
But you are generally safe pouring water soluble liquid cleaners, which includes things such as multi-surface cleaners, laundry detergent, stain removers, and fabric softener, down the drain, as you also run the water simultaneously to get it flushed down the drain.
