Many make mistakes with this detergent. This reduces its effectiveness and can harm both clothing and washing machine.
For linen, everyone has their little habits. If some swear by liquid laundry, others prefer powdered laundry, much more economical. But more and more, households are seduced by the laundry in the capsule because of its practicality and its efficiency. We no longer ask ourselves the question of whether we have put too much or not enough laundry, and we are guaranteed to have clean linen.
However, although these pods are designed to simplify the detergent, a large part of the users does not use them properly, thus compromising their performance and cleanliness of the linen. Poorly used, capsules can also damage the washing machine. What are the mistakes to avoid?
One of the most common errors is to place the capsule directly on the linen in the drum. However, to guarantee optimal dissolution, it is recommended to put it at the bottom of the drum before adding the clothes. “We must always put the capsule before the laundry” confirms the brand of Ecolo Spring laundry. This step is essential to prevent the capsule from dissolving badly, which could leave residues on the textiles.
The washing temperature also plays a crucial role. Some capsules are designed to operate at low temperature (30 ° C), but others require warmer water to dissolve completely. It is essential to carefully read the manufacturer’s recommendations allows to avoid unpleasant surprises. On the other hand, use at low temperature, less than 30 degrees, can cause insufficient dissolution of the capsule envelope.
It is also absolutely necessary to avoid using the capsules for short washing cycles which do not leave them enough time to be fully effective. Laure Favre, Spring co -founder gives us her trick, “you always have to choose the eco cycle”, it’s the best for washing your laundry because “the temperature is gradually rising and allows better dissolution of the capsule”. Special programs for delicate or wool fabrics are not suitable for using capsules, as there is a risk of damaging the laundry or leaving freezing residues.
Another frequent error concerns the amount of laundry. Manufacturers generally recommend a capsule by cycle, but this is valid for a standard load (approximately 4 to 5 kg of laundry). An overload prevents detergent from distributing well and effectively cleaning clothes. Conversely, using a capsule for a small amount of laundry can cause product overdose, difficult to rinse properly.
In addition, many stored their capsules badly. They must be kept in a dry and fresh place, out of humidity, otherwise they may stick to each other or break through prematurely.