Simple instructions on where to pour the washing gel in the washing machine

More and more experienced housewives are choosing washing gel instead of traditional washing powders. And it is clear why: the gel-like agent dissolves faster in water, has a softer effect on the fibers of the fabric, preserving their structure and color, environmentally friendly in composition, economical in consumption.

When buying a washing gel, it is very important to familiarize yourself in advance with the information on how, where exactly and how much detergent you need to pour in order to get perfectly washed clothes as a result.

Where to add liquid powder?

The powder receptacle tray in the washing machine is divided into three compartments, each of which is marked with a Roman numeral or letter. The prewash compartment is marked with an A or a Roman numeral I. The smallest, narrowest tray marked with an asterisk, C or III is required for the fabric softener.

Depending on the model of the washing machine, the shape and location of the liquid detergent drawer may vary:

1. The powder receptacle in Electrolux washing machines consists of three compartments. The manufacturer's instructions clearly state that liquid detergent can only be poured into a compartment with a special flap (located in the middle).
2. The standard tray in the Bosh washing machine also has three compartments. The gel is poured into the compartment marked with II.
3. The powder receptacle of the Samsung washing machine is divided into three compartments. The first one is designed for free-flowing powders. The second compartment, located in the middle, is equipped with a special dispenser required for liquid, gel-like detergents.
4. The Hotpoint washing machine features a semi-circular powder receptacle. According to the manufacturer's instructions, gels are poured into the far right compartment.
5. The Atlant washer is equipped with a powder receptacle with an additional bleach tray. According to the instructions, before pouring the gel-like agent into the compartment, you must install a special shutter-shutter.
6. The Miele washing machine features a very convenient powder receptacle with intelligent dosage function. This means that the washing machine itself will take as much detergent as is necessary according to the set washing program and load level.Also, the powder receptacle, in addition to the main three compartments, is equipped with a special tray for capsules.

Is it possible inside the drum?

Most manufacturers sell a special dispenser container with the gel. You can measure the required amount of the detergent composition into it and place it in the washing drum.

There are several advantages of using a dispenser container:

• the gel starts working immediately after filling the drum with water;
• the detergent does not remain at the bottom of the powder receptacle after washing (a similar situation is possible with a weak water pressure);
• similar to laundry balls, a dispenser container with a gel-like detergent helps to improve the washing performance woolen, knitted, knitwear.

In the absence of a special dispenser, some manufacturers of detergents allow you to pour the gel directly into the drum on the clothes (see the label for the exact information). During the rinse phase, the detergent is perfectly rinsed out of the fabric, leaving no streaks.

What happens if you pour it in the wrong place?

The instructions for using the washing machine clearly state the recommendations for the use of liquid detergents.

What happens if you break them:

1. Laundry gel is mistakenly poured into the prewash compartment. In this situation, nothing terrible will happen, the detergent will simply remain in the compartment of the powder receptacle.
2. The gel is poured into the rinse-conditioner compartment (the tray is marked with an asterisk). This is not worth doing, the washing machine will start using the detergent only in the rinse mode and things will remain soapy after washing.

How and how much?

On the label, the manufacturer always indicates how and how much to pour the detergent into the washing machine.

Often 150 ml of liquid is enough for one full load... If the detergent is concentrated, you can use less.

The gel-like agent is poured into a special compartment-powder receiver or a dispenser is used, which is loaded directly into the drum of the washing machine.

If you use a gel for washing white things with bleaching ingredients, you cannot pour it directly into the washing machine tank. Otherwise, whitish spots or streaks may appear on the clothes.

Advice

A few tips for correct use products will help you achieve the perfect wash result:

1. Do not pour the gel into several cells at the same time (excessive amount of detergent will negatively affect the quality of the wash).
2. Thick concentrated washing gels are slightly diluted with water before use. This will prevent the agent from remaining on the walls of the powder receptacle.
3. Do not pour gel into the compartment of the washing machine if dry powder is already poured into it. When various substances interact, an unexpected reaction may occur.
4. If there are complex, old stains on the clothes, they must be treated with gel and left for ten minutes before placing them in the washing machine drum. After that, the clothes are sent to the main wash.

The most important and useful information about washing gels is presented in this section.

Conclusion

Observing the simple recommendations for using the gel, you can always count on a high quality wash.