Exploding machines, foam flooding the bathroom, and mold growing in the drum – does this sound familiar? We hope not!
Put on your lab coat, grab a pair of goggles and join us as we’re hunting down and busting some of the most popular washing machine myths. Some of our findings might turn out to be quite a surprise!
It seems like a reasonable assumption. However, using too much detergent can leave residue on your laundry which the standard rinse cycle might not be able to remove.
Moreover, detergent residues cause skin irritation or damage the fabric of your clothing.
Using a higher dosage of detergents can lead to foam build-up and make washing times longer, as the machine will have to run ex’tra rinsing cycles to remove the foam.
To ensure optimal performance follow the dosage recommendations on the package of your detergent. It’s easy – especially when you have a smart washing machine with Home Connect.
Our findings: Myth BUSTED!
Just as with any other machine, overloading a washing machine leads to wear and tear in its components.
Washing machines have different drum sizes (e.g. 6, 8, or 10 kg). As an average t-shirt weighs about 200g, you may quickly estimate the weight of your load by the number of t-shirts it would take to fill up the drum – for example, 6kg is about 30 t-shirts and 8kg is equal to 40 t-shirts.
However, there’s an easier way. Here’s a handy tip that will help you prevent overloading:
Our findings: Myth CONFIRMED!
Don’t judge a book by its cover. It’s the unseen parts of the washing machine, such as the heating unit, pipes, and pumps, that suffer the most from limescale.
Limescale build-up in these areas causes performance issues, like reduced heating efficiency or water flow blockage.
We recommend you to descale your washing machine every three to six months in hard water areas. Use descaling tabs instead of common home remedies, like vinegar or lemon acid, because these might lead to porous gaskets.
Our findings: Myth BUSTED!
Surprised? In the next part of this series, we will be hunting down more cleaning, drying, and washing time myths, so stay tuned!
