If you always ask the question of how much washing powder to use when washing, and whether you should add a little more to wash better, you will be interested to know the opinion of experts on this matter.

Laundry experts shared their thoughts with Express.co.uk.

What will happen if you add too much washing powder?

There is a misconception, experts say, that the more detergent you use, the cleaner your clothes will be.


According to them, using too much detergent causes stains, odors and can even damage washing machines.


If your clothes feel soapy, sticky or stiff, these are signs that you have used too much detergent.

Too much detergent can cause mechanical problems for your washing machine because it will have a harder time removing the excess suds.

If the excess suds remain in your washing machine and you do not remove them after the wash cycle, they can become a source of unpleasant odors from the machine and even cause stains on the laundry during the next load.

What will happen if you add an insufficient amount of washing powder?

Those who don't use enough detergent may find that their clothes just don't get clean enough after washing.

It will still show signs of contamination, or things will be dirty, greasy and rough to the touch.

How much detergent is needed for washing

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So how much should households use?

Experts say the right amount is two tablespoons per load.

However, it is worth noting that the amount of washing powder used also depends on the water.

Experts recommend that if the water in your home is soft, you can use less detergent, but if it is a little hard, it is better to use three to four tablespoons.

For those who simply wash one item of clothing by hand, the optimal amount of detergent will be one tablespoon.

How to increase the efficiency of washing with various detergents

The first step is to add the clothes to the washing machine, making sure to put any delicate clothes in a laundry bag to prevent them from being damaged by other clothes or the machine.

Then select the desired setting.

Remember that those who choose the pre-wash cycle should add about 100 ml of detergent in addition.

After that, measure the correct dose of washing powder for a load of laundry and pour the washing powder into the appropriate compartment in the machine drawer.


Those who use detergent tablets should think of them as compacted powder and use them in the same way.

Liquid detergent can be used in a drawer, or placed in the drum of the machine inside the dispenser ball.

When using capsules, they should always be placed inside the drum - approximately halfway between the middle and the back wall.

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