Today I explain how to properly dose liquid detergent.
And so put neither too much nor too little!
It's not that easy, is it?
When we are in front of the machine, we often ask ourselves the question:
"How much laundry do I put in?".
Yet measure the detergent correctly , it is important. Because it's more economical and ecological!
Yes, we often put too much detergent in the washing machine...
So what is the right dose of detergent? Here is the answer in image:
1. Put 50 ml for a machine of 4 to 5 kg laundry.
2. Put 75ml for a machine of 6 to 8 kg laundry.
3. Put 100 ml for a 9 kg machine laundry.
These dosages are recommended if your water is not very hard and that your laundry is lightly soiled .
Now let's get into the details.
The table below indicates more precisely the quantity of detergent according to the hardness of the water and the dirtiness of the laundry:
So if you want to make a 4 to 5 kg machine, your laundry is very dirty and the water is hard...
You have to put 150 ml of detergent. Handy, isn't it?
To fully understand how laundry soiling, water hardness and machine fill are measured, let's see together these three criteria in detail:
The first factor to consider is how dirty the laundry is.
The principle is simple.
The dirtier the laundry, the more detergent needs to be added.
There are 3 levels of dirtiness:
- Lightly soiled:this is the linen worn once that simply needs to be freshened up.
- Normally soiled:laundry that has a few stains. Greasy stains, slightly dirty collars or cuffs, sportswear that smells of sweat...
- Heavily soiled:the linen has stains that are very encrusted and difficult to remove. This is the case with grass stains, coffee stains, fruit stains, blood stains...
As a result, it is best to sort your laundry according to the degree of dirtiness.
This way you can adapt the dosage of the product.
To be sure of having impeccable laundry, you can treat stains before washing.
Use this comprehensive guide to learn how.
To discover: How many times can a garment be worn between washes?
Water hardness... what does it mean?
The hardness of water corresponds to its concentration of calcium and magnesium.
It is an indicator of water mineralization.
The harder the water, the more detergent you need to put in.
Why ? Because hard water decreases the effectiveness of the detergent.
Water hardness is expressed in °F:
- soft:0 to 15°F
- medium or semi-hard:15 to 30°F
- hard:+ 30°F.
That's fine... But how do you know if the water in your house is hard or not?
You must refer to your water bill:the information is on it.
If not, check with your local water supplier.
For example, this one.
You can also use test strips to find out the hardness of the water.
Another solution:an easy-to-use analysis kit.
Depending on the size of the machine and its filling, the dose of detergent must be adapted.
Why is this important?
Because the more laundry there is to wash, the more detergent you have to put in.
The above indications correspond to a 4 to 5 kg machine.
The amount of detergent must therefore be adapted to the amount of laundry.
But how to know the load of his machine will you tell me?
Just take a look at the data sheets for your washing machine.
You will easily find the information there.
You can deduce the amount of detergent to put.
To save money, it is better to make filled machines.
But not too full anyway!
Find out here how to know if your machine is too full... or not.
Let's see together why it is not recommended to overdose the detergent.
The answer is very simple. Finally the answers!
- The first is that putting more detergent than necessary... It's NOT MORE EFFECTIVE .
It doesn't wash any better! Surprising, but true.
On the contrary, the excess detergent can become embedded in the fibers of the laundry.
It may be poorly rinsed and it can leave marks on your laundry.
And what's more, it clogs up your washing machine.
And we know it well...
A well-maintained washing machine is a machine that washes better and lasts longer.
- The second reason is that it is wasteful .
And who says waste says useless expense.
Want to save money every day? So, hunt down those unnecessary expenses.
- The last reason is that it is bad for nature .
Yes, more laundry, it pollutes the rivers more. Doesn't make sense?
So you're probably going to tell me...
"But all detergents indicate the quantities of product to put in the machine".
I agree with you.
The problem is that I only have moderate confidence in detergent brands.
Because the interest of detergent brands is to always sell us more detergent.
So, I always prefer to check their recommendations with my little practical and economical technique.
I don't know about you...
But I always lose the detergent dispenser caps.
In this case, you can buy a dosing ball.
You can also use a measuring cup.
This is very practical for knowing the exact dose of detergent.
And it's economical... Since it can also be used for cooking.
As long as you wash it well every time, of course.
But that's not all ! You can also take a simple mustard glass .
The capacity of a mustard glass is 200 ml.
A small mustard glass has a capacity of 100 ml.
Even if it's less precise than a measuring cup, it's still practical for measuring out your detergent.
- This trick works for all detergent brands :Ariel, Persil, Xtra, Soapix, Skip, Saint Marc, Rainette, Omo, Green Tree, Body Nature, Dash, Woolite, Le Chat...
- And in case you're wondering... The principle is the same for washing powder.
- These dosages correspond to non-concentrated detergents. But if you have concentrated detergent , you can reduce the dosage.
This is all the more important if your concentrated detergent contains more active agents.
And if we use it badly, we pollute the environment more.
- The dosage is different for homemade natural detergents .
For Ivy Laundry, click here.
For Marseille soap detergent, click here.
For ash laundry, click here.
For laundry with chestnuts, click here.
- These dosages in ml are valid for 4 to 5 kg machines . But you can adapt them for 7 kg, 8 kg, 9 kg or 10 kg machines.
- And, whatever the brand of washing machine (Whirlpool, Miele...), you can refer to this table for the correct dosage of detergent.
- The dosages are the same with a softener.
But I advise you to use a natural and economical fabric softener instead.
White vinegar is therefore very effective in softening and sanitizing your laundry.
Have you tried this grandmother's trick for measuring the detergent correctly? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
