Answering the question “4 kg of laundry is how much?”, we can give an example: from 15 to 20 T-shirts or dresses, a couple of suits with trousers, two types of outerwear, from 6 to 8 large towels.
When planning to buy a washing machine, people are usually immediately interested in its capabilities and characteristics. One of the most important parameters of this technique is its maximum capacity for laundry. Such information can be found directly on the device body; manufacturers always indicate this property on the front panel of the product. Despite this circumstance, many users still have questions about the use of the washing machine. Some people do not understand what type of laundry can be placed in the device and in what form the calculations can be made - dry or wet? We will try to understand all the nuances in this article.
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Permissible minimum
The minimum amount of laundry for washing is no less important than the maximum number, since it directly affects the technical condition of the device. The thing is that during the spin cycle the washing machine vibrates strongly, and the degree of this vibration decreases as the drum fills up. If you constantly run almost empty equipment, microcracks will soon begin to form on it, which in the future will cause the product to break down and even go out of use.
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Such unpleasant consequences can be prevented by maintaining the lowest internal load value. The acceptable minimum for any wash is at least 1 kg of laundry in the drum. This way you can achieve an even distribution of things and protect the device from damage.
Loading white and color
Those who have dealt with washing more than once know that if you load colored and white items at the same time, the white ones will certainly fade. Therefore, it is very important to respect the proximity of flowers. Before loading into the washing machine, it is necessary to sort not only by composition, but also by color.
Whites must be placed in a drum with whites, darks with darks, and colored ones with colored ones, respectively. It is also very important to select the right powder, since for white products it contains special components that help remove yellowness.
While gels are more often used for dark products, as they help preserve color. And some, according to manufacturers, can make it more saturated. It is also worth paying attention to the degree of soiling of the laundry; for more soiled laundry, a higher temperature is used than for those that simply need to be refreshed.
Maximum for loading
Modern washing machines can have a maximum load of laundry from 4 to 12 kg. These are quite large values, since the weight of one standard bedding set is only slightly more than 1 kg. Accordingly, several such sets can be placed into the device at a time. All these are only theoretical calculations, but in reality the results can differ significantly, since not only the amount of laundry matters, but also the type of material, as well as its condition.
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Manufacturers indicate in the instructions and on the machine body the maximum possible drum load, based on the characteristics of the device’s engine. During operation, equipment should move things inside freely and not experience excessive stress. This limitation was created to protect the engine from damage, so it is extremely important not to exceed the specified parameters.
The maximum weight of laundry for washing is always noted in dry form, since it is very difficult to weigh and place wet items in the drum. This number usually applies specifically to cotton products, and other fabrics may vary slightly in weight. It is not at all necessary to pawn the maximum possible number of things each time, and this is not necessary. Excessively dense placement of laundry can impair the quality of the wash and lead to gradual wear of the machine engine.
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Selection of machine program and detergents
The labels on the clothes will help you choose the right washing mode. It depends on them to what temperature the water will heat up and how intensively the spin will occur. If they are not there, then you can follow the following general recommendations:
- If the items loaded into the drum are predominantly made of synthetic fabrics, then they should be washed at a temperature reaching fifty degrees, with a maximum number of revolutions of nine hundred.
- If things shed, then the water should not heat above thirty degrees.
- Colored cotton underwear can be washed in water heated to sixty degrees; the spin speed can be set to the full maximum. They won't spoil.
- When it comes to fabrics such as silk, this is necessarily a delicate wash, in which the water temperature is only forty degrees, and the speed mode is set to minimum.
As for the choice of detergents, but under no circumstances use powder intended for hand washing - this may damage the washing machine. Which washing powder will be used depends on the material of the products that will be washed and the type of contamination. There are two types:
- water-soluble, which includes sweat or salt;
- insoluble in water - sand, fat.
A separate group consists of pigment spots from coffee or wine. To get rid of them, the laundry will need to be bleached.
How to find out the weight of clothes
It will be useful to learn how to determine the weight of things to wash without first weighing. Examples of the most common items can be seen in the following table.
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If the machine has a maximum load of 4 kg, in practice this means that it can easily fit two sheets, a couple of pillowcases and a few small towels. The device easily washes such a quantity of items without severe deformation or twisting. If you need to wash jackets or down jackets, you will only have to load one item at a time.
Recently, washing machines are increasingly equipped with an “auto-weighing” function, which allows you to automatically determine the weight of the laundry being loaded. The main advantage is the ability to select the optimal mode and calculate the required amount of water for the device to operate. In this case, the user receives the following benefits:
- The equipment independently calculates the weight of the laundry and determines the parameters for working with it;
- You can save significantly on the cost of water and electricity;
- The machine selects the most suitable mode for a particular case.
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Which laundry detergent to choose
Laundry detergents are available in the form of powders, gels and capsules.
Powders remove stains well. But it will take a lot of water to rinse the powder completely. Sportswear and membrane clothing cannot be washed with powder - it can clog the pores and the fabric will lose its properties.
Laundry capsules They can be used instead of three products - stain remover, fabric softener and powder. They usually cost more than other means. Plus, you won’t be able to reduce the amount of product if you are washing not very dirty clothes or if you haven’t filled the machine completely.
Liquid gels are easy to rinse out of laundry. They are universal - they can be used for washing membrane clothes and even children's underwear, if the child does not have allergies.
It is important to measure the products correctly and put in exactly as much as is written in the instructions. If you use too little gel or powder, the laundry may not wash. If you put too much, you will need more water to rinse. To add the required amount of product, use a measuring cup.
Bleach is recommended for additional disinfection of towels, bed linen and panties.
Fabric softener can be used if desired. It softens the laundry, removes static electricity and gives the laundry a pleasant aroma. But you cannot wash sports uniforms with it - the membrane fabric may lose its properties.
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It is necessary to load the washing machine with things, following some simple rules:
- Linen must first be sorted by color, type of fabric and degree of soiling;
- Pockets are checked and emptied of all items;
- Knitwear and terry cloth items are turned inside out;
- Calculate the optimal weight of the contents;
- Select the operating mode of the device depending on the type of material;
- Add washing powder or gel;
- Set the required water heating temperature.
When setting the last two parameters, you must remember that excess detergent negatively affects the quality of washing, and too hot water will lead to significant energy consumption.
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Rules for loading laundry into the washing machine
- Sort things by color as much as possible.
Avoid washing light-colored items with brightly colored ones, especially those made from natural materials; they are especially prone to fading under the influence of water and detergents. - Sort things according to the quality of the material
- otherwise they may either be damaged or poorly washed, since there is no universal mode for an embroidered silk blouse and jeans made of thick classic cotton. - It is important to use bags/nets when necessary for washing delicate items and duvet covers.
This will protect delicate items and prevent small objects from getting inside the duvet cover and bunching up. - It is necessary to carefully check what is being prepared for washing for any remaining foreign objects
(coins, tissues, toys, etc.), as well as loose fasteners and loosely sewn parts - this will save both items and equipment from damage. - Everything goes into the car except bras, lace, stockings, etc., packed in a net.
should be placed unfolded (not folded or stacked). - Do not overload or underload the drum.
The last two points deserve further consideration.
Preventing unpleasant odor
It happens that some time after purchase, an unpleasant odor appears in the washing machine. This musty “smell” can also transfer to clothing, thereby upsetting the owner of the equipment. Of course, any problem can be solved. But before you spend money on expensive products or repairs, there are a few tips to keep in mind to help prevent bad odors.
For prevention you need:
- leave the door open after each wash;
- regularly clean the dispenser of detergent residues;
- Check the filter for dirt and debris.
In addition, it is worth periodically inspecting the drain. Water can stagnate in it, giving off a rotting smell. In the latter case, you should contact a technician who will replace the hose.
Loading delicate items and other rules
Proper care of delicate items includes the following:
- Use the appropriate mode and temperature.
- Using a special bag. Before you start washing, you need to put things in a bag; if you don’t have one, you can use a white pillowcase. Sew a zipper into it first to prevent things from popping out during the washing process.
- Use suitable powders or gels.
- Check your pockets, they should be empty.
- When cleaning bedding, first turn it inside out and shake out.
- Fasten buttons and zippers, remove removable decorative elements.
