Where to pour and how to use liquid powder

As an alternative to conventional dry powder, new detergents such as liquid powder or gel, capsules and tablets are appearing on the household chemicals market. Particular attention should be paid to liquid powder, because it has a number of advantages over its dry counterpart. However, many still cannot decide to buy a new laundry detergent simply because they do not know how to use it correctly, how much and where to pour it. It is about detailed instructions for using liquid powder that we decided to write an article.

Instructions for use

Liquid laundry detergent is a gel-like concentrated laundry detergent that contains not only substances that remove dirt, but also substances that soften water and soften fabrics.

On the bottles of such products, the manufacturer indicates how much product should be poured for one wash cycle, depending on the contamination and degree of water hardness. As a rule, this is 75-150 ml of powder. However, at this consumption, it is possible to work with one powder, which is beneficial for the manufacturer. Therefore, you should not trust the information on the label.

Skillful housewives have found that to effectively wash things with gel powder, 1-2 tablespoons of concentrated laundry detergent is enough. Moreover, if there are particularly dirty items of clothing, you can smear them with the product in advance and let them sit. This product consumption applies to washing machines with an average load of laundry of 5-6 kg and a water consumption of 35-50 liters. In machines with larger drum capacity and water consumption, when fully loaded, 3-4 tablespoons of product may be required.

As for where to pour the powder, it is definitely difficult to answer. Everything will depend on the model and manufacturer of the machine. In most washing machines, the powder cuvette is divided into three compartments, one of them is intended for dry powder of the main wash, it is designated II or B. Liquid powder must be poured into this compartment.

But in some automatic machines, pouring a gel-like product into this compartment is prohibited by the manufacturer. That is why, before pouring, you need to study the operating instructions for the machine. In such cases, the washing gel is poured into a special container, which is placed in the drum along with the clothes.

In modern machines, the powder cuvette has a special device, thanks to which liquid powder can be poured into the cuvette compartment. Top-loading machines may have a special flap in the liquid compartment.

Tray arrangement in different models of washing machines

Let's look at the different designs of powder receivers in different washing machines.

ELECTROLUX EWW51486HW is a washing machine whose tray has the most common shape and consists of 3 compartments. The instructions for this machine say that if there is no special flap in the main wash compartment (in this machine it is located in the center), then the liquid detergent must be poured into the dispenser and placed directly into the drum. Bosch wot24455oe is an automatic machine with a vertical type of laundry loading; its detergent cuvette is divided into three compartments. The compartment numbered II is precisely intended for liquid and dry detergents and water softeners. You can also pour salt into this compartment to remove stains.Samsung WF1602YQR is a front-loading washing machine with eco bubble washing technology. The powder reservoir in this machine is divided into 3 compartments, of which the leftmost one is intended for powder, but only dry ones. It is recommended to pour all gel detergents into a dispenser (container) and place them in the drum with laundry.Hotpoint Ariston AVSL-109 is an automatic machine with a semicircular cuvette for detergents. According to the instructions for the machine, the rightmost compartment of the cuvette is intended for dry and liquid powders for the main wash. At the same time, the manufacturer notes that the liquid powder must be poured immediately before starting the machine.ATLANT SMA 35M101 is a front-loading washing machine; in addition to the three main compartments, its tray has a special compartment for bleach. When using gel powder, a special curtain is installed in the compartment on the left, as shown in the figure.Miele wmg120wps is a high-tech washing machine with a special powder receiver device. The dosage of detergent in this machine occurs automatically, i.e. The machine itself takes as much product from the compartment as determined by the program, depending on the soiling and amount of laundry. In addition, the tray of this machine has a capsule compartment in which you can put one of three types of capsules, including a capsule with laundry detergent. These are special capsules that the manufacturer makes for such a machine. The capsule contains as much detergent as is needed for one wash cycle. At the end of the program, the capsule must be removed.

Liquid powders: pros and cons

Liquid washing powders are increasingly gaining popularity, as housewives note quite a number of advantages in their use. Let's list them:

• This powder rinses out of things better than dry powder and does not leave marks on clothes, so it is recommended for washing bulky items, outerwear and wool products;
• liquid detergent dissolves faster in water and penetrates fabric fibers better, providing effective washing;
• liquid powder is suitable for washing delicate fabrics;
• a bottle of washing gel is convenient to store, and it is hermetically sealed, and chemical odors do not disappear;
• the components of high-quality liquid powders are more environmentally friendly and safe, such powders are less likely to cause allergies;
• liquid powder is better washed out of the powder receptacle.

Among the disadvantages of powder in liquid form is its high cost. However, this is subjective. And another disadvantage is that you can wash things with liquid powder at a temperature of no more than 60⁰WITH.

So, you need to use washing gels in an automatic machine not according to the instructions indicated on the detergent, but according to the instructions of the washing machine. It may indicate not only where to correctly pour the detergent, but also how much of it is needed.

6 reader comments

1. 11/10/2016 at 14:42

   Anya:

   I poured the powder into the cuvette and didn’t see anything. I washed it at 4w+. I did it differently, poured it into a container, put it in a drum and waited...

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2. 09/12/2017 at 16:26

   Hope:

   Where do you actually put dry laundry detergent and liquid bleach on your LG machine?

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3. 07/26/2018 at 12:43

   Oops:

   Where can I get a container?

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4. 08/09/2018 at 16:20

   Rarina:

   I have an LG, where should I pour the washing gel?

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   • 01/05/2019 at 19:47

     Marcus:

     Pour in place with powder

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5. 05/28/2022 at 15:21

   LESYA:

   I have a Bosch horizontal loading. Where to pour it?

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