Knowing where to put liquid detergent in a washing machine will depend on the detergent you're using. Most of the time, you will put the detergent directly in the drum. If you use a product like Persil, make sure you use the handy dosing ball to measure the right dose.
Just fill it as per the instructions above and place it directly into your washing machine's drum, on top of the laundry. Dosing directly into the drum helps you to achieve outstanding results.
Yes it does matter. It depends upon a liquid detergent you're using. If you use persil small & mighty , you should put the detergent into the drum inside the dosing ball . Other liquid detergents may need placing into the detergent drawer which is usually separated into 3 compartments.
Yes, the detergent can be put in the drum with your clothes. If you're using powder it helps to run some water into the powder before adding clothes because powder will sometimes stick to clothes if it isn't diluted first.
Most of the time, you will put the detergent directly in the drum. If you use a product like Persil, make sure you use the handy dosing ball to measure the right dose. You can often use liquid detergent as a pre-treatment by rubbing a small amount into tough stains before washing.
Main wash compartment
The main wash compartment is (you've guessed it) the main section of the drawer. It's generally located on the left and is the most frequently used compartment. It's also the largest compartment. This is the place to put your regular washing detergent - either liquid or powder.
A quick and easy solution for cleaning your washing machine drum is white wine vinegar. White wine vinegar is excellent for cleaning and removing odours; add a glass to the empty drum and then run a normal cycle.
Johanes Godoy, laundry and cleaning expert at Liox Clean agrees: 'I suggest adding liquid laundry detergent directly to the washing machine drum instead of the detergent drawer. This approach ensures the detergent dissolves properly and spreads evenly throughout the wash.
Liquid laundry detergent works in both top-load and front-load machines. When using a top-load machine, add the detergent directly to the drum. For front-load machines, add the detergent directly to the detergent section of the dispenser.
The right amount: It's typically 1½ ounces for a normal load of laundry. Instead of going by the faint lines of a detergent measuring cup, you can use a shot glass, which is about 1½ ounces, to be more precise. For larger loads or very soiled clothing, use twice as much detergent.
1 Main wash compartment: Detergent for the main wash, water softener, pre-soaking agent, bleach, and stain remover. 2 Softener compartment: Fabric softener (do not fill higher than the line indicated by MAX). 3 Prewash compartment: Detergent for prewash or starch.
If you prefer Liquid Detergents, then fill the measuring device to 35ml for standard loads (4/5kg) and place in the drum. For heavy loads (6-8kg) use 52ml (1-1/2 caps), in hard water areas or for heavy soiling. If you prefer Surf capsules, then simply pop one capsule into the back of the drum!
If your garment is heavily stained, pour on the tough stain before otherwise just pour the laundry detergent into the drawer of your washing machine.
Never pour the detergent on the clothes. Always pour it at the bottom and fill the washer and then add the clothes.
The detergent for the main cycle goes into the slot marked "II" (or 2). This is the most frequently-used slot. The amount of detergent you put in it depends on how dirty your laundry is. You can read the dosage on the detergent packaging.
Don't put detergent in the fabric softener drawer
For one thing, it would miss the actual wash cycle. Putting detergent in the wrong compartment can also result in detergent residue remaining on the fabric, which can cause skin irritations, according to the IKW.
Using liquid dishwasher detergent is pretty straightforward. You can either add it to the detergent compartment of your dishwasher or pour it into the pre-wash cycle cup. If you have hard water, you may need to use more detergent to get your dishes clean.
Liquid can be measured out and goes either in the drum or into the dispenser drawer. Meanwhile, powder goes into the dispenser drawer. It's important to make sure you get the amount of detergent right for your wash, so pay attention to the detergent dosing instructions.
For an extra cleaning boost, add two cups of white vinegar or a commercial washing machine cleaner to the drum. Again, just make sure the drum is empty – then run the wash cycle to let the heat and cleaning agents get to work.
Laundry Cleanser should be used instead of fabric softener; place it in the compartment normally reserved for the latter.