some washing detergent is always left in the clothes. I then have to run the same load once and sometimes twice more (without putting more detergent in it) to get rid of the soap. I have tried putting less than half a scoop of detergent in a full load, but to no avail. Does anyone know what is going on ? I am wasting a lot of water and a lot of energy.
2006-12-06 13:40:58 · 33 answers · asked by confuzed 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
do you put the soap directly in the thumb or does your machine has a receptacle for the soap? (it might be the reason)
2006-12-06 13:43:01 · answer #1 · answered by DonGiovanni 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You didn't indicate whether you are using LIQUID or POWDERED detergent, whether you live in an area with naturally soft water, or have a water softener in your house, and what other laundry additives you may be using. You didn't say how old your machine is, either. If you are using liquid soap and this is still happening, I would think that perhaps your washing machine is spinning inadequately to produce enough centrifugal force to carry away all the soap-laden water from your clothing after the wash cycle, but before the rinse cycle. Also, you didn't indicate HOW YOU KNOW that there is soap left on your clothing, and what form this takes. For example, if you use powdered detergent, can you readily see the powdered residue remaining on your clothing after the washer stops? If so, then I would suggest that you COMPLETELY DISSOLVE the powdered detergent in hot water in a small container BEFORE adding it to the water in the washer. It could be that you have two or more problems . . . ultra-hard water, (so detergent isn't being dissolved or adequately solubilized,) using too many other laundry additives, (such as borax, a "washing booster,") but most likely, your machine isn't spinning fast enough to drive the soapy water from your clothing before the rinse cycle begins. Time for a "washing machine check-up," I think.
2006-12-06 14:02:47 · answer #2 · answered by starshinelady 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try this:
Allow water to enter the basin, then add the soap, stop the water when it is about 1/4 full. Let set for a few minutes, then hand agitate the machine (turn the big thing in the middle back and forth a few times) then add your clothes, being careful not to overload the machine. You should also be using a quick dissolving detergent, such as Arm and Hammer. That should work the situation out.
2006-12-06 13:52:20 · answer #3 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You actually only need about 1/2 the detergent as the products state, especially if you have soft water. Detergents make much more sids in soft water. You may also want to be sure not to overload the machine, so that your clothes can move freely. You are actually wearing out the favric washing them over and over. Cold water will also reduce the amount of sudxing so if it is possible to rinse with cold this may help.
2006-12-06 13:52:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you putting the detergent in last?
My suggestion would be to put it in first and put in less clothes. If you have hard water, it may not be dissolving because of minerals already in the water. If less water and keeping it at only 1/2 the detergent as you've tried doesn't work, try liquid detergent. Where it's already dissolved, you shouldn't have the same problem.
If your clothes seem like they still aren't rinsed, then perhaps resort to upgrading to a newer washing machine. Those Neptune ones are pretty nice ...
2006-12-06 13:44:58 · answer #5 · answered by M H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Give your machine a good cleaning.Buy white vinegar, Use 2Cups in the washing machine, and let it run with hot water,this will take care of any residue that is in there, Now change your detergent, and make sure you follow the label when doing your washing.
2006-12-06 15:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by lennie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a couple of responders have said, you are putting too much laundry in the machine and it cannot move around in the tub as it is agitating. Put less laundry in the machine and your detergent will be dissolved and your clothes will get cleaner and dryer at the end of the cycle so you will also save energy and money with drying.
2006-12-06 15:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use liquid detergent. Also, you are supposed to fill the washer with water and detergent, THEN add the clothes. That way the water can disperse all the detergent evenly and the detergent won't lump up on the clothes.
2006-12-06 13:43:16 · answer #8 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you're over crowding you machine, putting too many clothes in a load. I think this would cause your problem. The clothes must have room to move around and wash. I hope this helps... :-)
2006-12-06 13:44:37 · answer #9 · answered by bobbie v 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Are you putting the soap in the water first, before adding the clothes, if not, then this is your problem, put the soap in, let it start to agitate, then add your clothes, this mixes the soap up, and it don't clump on your clothes, or switch to liquid soap.
2006-12-06 16:39:03 · answer #10 · answered by Jennifer L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure the detergent is put in the washer and dissolved before you add your clothes or until it fills up with water.
2006-12-06 13:53:47 · answer #11 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋