what is the correct way to put in laundry detergent?

Question

my mom said put in the water and then the soap and my sister said put in the water, then the clothes then the soap. just wondering which is right.

Answer 1

clothes - water (let it fill up) - then soap

Answer 2

It doesn't matter, everyone has their own way of doing it. Some machines have an opening where you poor the soap in, while the water runs through it, so that the basin fills with water and soap at the same time. If your machine is not made this way, then just put it in as the basin begins to fill. The only reason some people let the machine fill with water first, is to prevent soap or bleach from doing any harm to the basin. I've done it manys. It's up to you what you want.

Answer 3

Soap cleaning chemicals only last for 12 minutes after mixing with water. Suds last longer, but suds do not clean clothes. Add water, let fill, add soap, then clothes. Liquid soap dissolves better than powder. Manufactures recommend full cup to heavy load, just so you will use a lot of soap. I use 1/2c for heavy load, then proportionate to smaller loads. For whites, I sometimes use liquid dishwashing soap also, walmart brand, which has bleach and high phosphorus. The detergent commonly used in dishwashers now contains as much as 9 percent phosphorus, which industry say helps clean dishes, break down grease and eliminate calcium stains.

I am glad I could help

Answer 4

Let the water fill the drum till it is almost full, add soap, let the machine start the washing process so the soap make suds then add clothes. but not all at once a little at a time, add some clothes let them get socked then add more till it all in. but be careful not to over fill the washer cause then the clothes wont really get clean. That how I do it, but I've been told I'm anal. Good Luck

Answer 5

I always run the water, then add the soap powder to the water as the washer is filling. This lets the soap dissolve and reduces the chance to build up on clothes and doesn't ruin clothes. When the water and soap powder (I prefer liquid tide) fills to about 1/3, I add my clothes.

Answer 6

It really doesn't matter with laundry soap. Bleach on the other hand goes in while the water fills up, then add the clothes.

Answer 7

I start the washing machine and while it's filling I put the detergent in. I set if for low and while it's getting there I separate clothes, treat spots or do something else in laundry rm. Then I let it agitate a little to disolve detergent, then start filling again while I put clothes in. More than lots of people want to do but, I'm sort of a laundry freak. LOL

Answer 8

I don't think it really matters, everyone does it differently. I always put in the clothes, while it is filling with water, I put the soap in, because then the soap is distributed throughout the washing machine, instead of pouring it into one spot.

Answer 9

no put some soap in the bottom then put the clothes in then the rest of the soap on the clothes then the water

Answer 10

I was taught to add the detergent to the washer as the washer is filling up with water, let the washer agitate a little, then add the laundry. The clothes are washed better that way because the detergent is evenly distributed during the wash cycle.

Answer 11

Water, Soap, then clothing!!! Powdered soap needs the water to break down and become effective. Liquids and powder both can stain clothing if poured directly on them! Listen too your mom!! :)