In many homes, the washing machine is a fundamental piece to keep clothes clean and in perfect condition; however, there are those who spend a lot of liquid detergent, which affects the budget. To save this product and use the perfect dose, there is a homemade trick Of great usefulness.
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Excess detergent not only hurts your pocket, because you buy more, but it can also be harmful to certain fabrics and your favorite blouse, shirt or sweater can shorten its life.
The trick to save detergent in the washing machine
Although these appliances come with instructions and also the bag or bottle of detergent, there are certain measures that can be put into practice. Account @wirecutterbelonging to The New York Times, shared this information in TikTok and the video went viral.
As explained in the recording, what should be done is to replace the measuring cup that comes in the bottle of liquid detergent with a spoon, in order to obtain the ideal amount.
Also, from TikTok detail that the homemade trick it also has some mathematics because it requires the use of the rule of three. For example, to wash a light load of about 3.5 kg of laundry, 1 tablespoon of detergent would be needed, while if we exceed 5.5 kg of laundry, two tablespoons will be enough.
What are the differences between powder and liquid detergent?
In the market we find different types of washing machines, top-loading (top cover) and front-loading (cover on the front). In the case of the former, the amount of water to be used will be greater, so it will require a greater amount of detergent compared to the front-loading ones. If what you are looking for is a product that generates savings in the consumption of water, energy and detergent, and at the same time you do not have a suitable place to hang your clothes, the product most recommended by experts would be a lavaseca. Here we present the pros and cons of each type of detergent by Paulo Castilla and Christopher Chavez, specialists in the WINIA household appliance brand
1. Powder detergent: It is much cheaper than liquid, but for best results you will need to use large amounts. Due to its granular composition, detergent residues are generated at the end of the wash and this, over time, will generate residues on the walls and internal pipes of your product, which makes it easier for tartar to form. For this reason, it is advisable to generate a tub cleaning cycle every so often to take care of your sink. It is recommended that you add five tablespoons of baking soda and/or ¼ cup of white vinegar to this tub cleaning program. If your washer dryer does not include this program, you should choose an intensive wash without putting clothes on.
Also remember that powdered detergent generates more foam and this could overflow and deteriorate the components of the appliance over time (motor, paint, flex, among others), in addition to spilling on the floor creating discomfort.
2. Liquid detergent: It is the best option for this type of washer dryer, since by using less water and having the hot water function, the detergent will mix much faster, entering the fibers of the garments more efficiently. Above all, you will not need excess detergent to perform a good wash. Even at the time of rinsing, they will be expelled more easily, slowing down the formation of scale inside your washing machine and taking care of the useful life of your product.
What is a home hack?
For the most part, they are simple and low-cost options that allow solutions to cleaning, cooking, organization or decoration problems; in itself, all those difficulties that take away our time and that have a way out by changing the routine.
A home trick or home remedy is made with supplies that can easily be found in the home such as baking soda, white vinegar, bleach or hydrogen peroxide. Their plus is that they are not expensive and are more successful than many commercial products on the market.