How to calculate the amount of detergent for washing clothes?

Washing clothes is a regular task that depends on the needs of each person and family. As it involves electricity, water and detergent costs, it is important to know how much detergent to use when washing clothes.

There are many questions about this topic: are you putting the right amount of detergent in the washing machine? What is the recommended dosage? How do you get the right amount of detergent to wash the clothes you have?

The right dose depends on several factors

There are several factors that determine the amount of laundry detergent you should use in each wash.

Number of garments and maximum machine load

The more items of clothing you have, the more detergent you will need. It is important to fill the machine to save energy and water, but you should not fill it completely.

In other words, if a machine has a maximum load of 7 kg, you should put approximately 6 kg of clothes in it because when filling the machine you can damage the appliance, due to the overload and extra effort of the motor, and the clothes may not be washed properly.

Avoid excess detergent

If you use detergent that corresponds to the maximum load of the machine, you should change this habit. In addition to being uneconomical, it can leave residue on your clothes.

It is important to add the detergent corresponding to the weight of the clothes (we will explain how you can do this quickly!).

Also avoid using too little detergent.

In these cases, the clothes are not completely clean and dirt can build up in the machine.

Water hardness is another factor to take into account

The harder the water in your area, the greater the amount of detergent you will need to use for proper cleaning.

How to solve the problem of stains?

You can add a little detergent to the stain or complement the wash with the use of bleach , which helps restore the original appearance of many fabrics and removes different types of stains.

And what is the recommended dose?

The recommended dosage for laundry detergent varies depending on the type of water. So, in this case, you should take into account:

• Soft water: 8mL for every kilo of dry clothes;
• Hard water: 15mL for every kilo of dry clothes.

In the case of softener, the quantities are lower:

• Normal softening: 5mL for every kilo of dry clothes;
• Extra softening: 10mL for every kilo of dry clothes.

Choose the right dosage depending on the items you need to wash

To reduce the margin of error regarding the amount of detergent, it is important to know the weight of the clothes.

To simplify this task for you, we created the EcoX Digital Dispenser: simply indicate the type and quantity of each item you have to wash and, from there, the Dispenser tells you the total weight and automatically calculates the amount of EcoX detergent or softener.

We give you an example!

List of clothes to wash: 3 sweaters; 1 pair of pajamas; 2 t-shirts; 2 adult pants; 1 shirt; 9 items of underwear (boxers, briefs, tights, etc.); 8 pairs of socks; 1 bath towel; 1 tablecloth.