Today, for sure, there is no longer a single person on the planet who would not know about automatic washing machines. But many still wonder if it is possible to wash with hand washing powder in an automatic machine, and if so, what is the difference between these two powders. Maybe these are just the tricks of marketers who are trying to “shove” us a more expensive product by simply renaming it, or is there still a difference between hand washing powder and automatic washing machine.
Let's try to figure out how the powder machine differs from the powder for hand washing and whether they differ at all.
What is the difference between regular powder and automatic powder
In fact, powders of one type or another are based on surfactants and can equally cope with the same contaminants, but there are still differences in them, and one can say that they are quite significant.
Increased foaming
Since you have to dilute the hand wash powder manually, and the automatic powder dissolves in the machine with faster movements, these two types of detergent have differences in the amount of foam produced. Smart manufacturers have realized that washing machines don't need as much foam as hand washing and have reduced the appropriate components to reduce it.
As a result, the automatic washing powder produces less foam and does not cause increased foaming during washing.
Powder-automatic need less
Because in an automatic machine, a more efficient dissolution of the powder, then less washing powder to use. It is also more concentrated than hand wash powder.
If we poured hand washing powder into the washing machine, it would take much more, and the result would be worse.
Different composition of powders
Although the active ingredient in powders is the same, but other components may vary significantly.
Hand washing powder often contains substances that can harm some parts of the washing machine. At the same time, for hand washing, manufacturers can add components that reduce the harmful effects of chemicals on hands. And automatic washing powders may contain substances that prevent the formation of scale on the elements of the unit.
different washing quality
All normal manufacturers test powders on special equipment and take into account the future application of their product in appropriate conditions. According to the test results, the manufacturer can change the amount of certain components, as well as the recommended dose of washing powder, to improve the quality of the washing result.
That's why you may not get the desired effect when using powder for hand washing in an automatic machine, because the manufacturer did not provide for this possibility.Accordingly, pulling dirty, unwashed linen out of the washing machine, you may be disappointed either in the machine or in the washing powder (which is not intended for washing in an automatic machine).
By the way, do you know why washing towels makes them stiff? And how does the powder affect it? Read on our website how to wash terry towels so they are soft.
Why you can't use hand wash powder in an automatic machine
From all of the above, we can conclude that the use of washing powder for hand washing in an automatic machine is not advisable. It cannot be said that it cannot be used for automatic washing or that it is strictly prohibited and can cause any damage to the machine. But we can safely say that, apart from problems and wasting money, such use of the powder for other purposes will not give you anything.In rare cases (especially when the powder is not of high quality) the washing machine does not pick up such powder well and part of it remains in the tray not washed away.
If you want to save money and nerves and get a quality result after washing, then choose the right washing powder, and not only by purpose: hand or machine wash, but also by the color and type of fabric that you are going to wash. This approach will provide you with a long service life of your things and high-quality washing.
Comments
Very intelligible and smart! Thank you.
I used hand wash powder in the washing machine. I used it a little less, but I was pleased with the result. Even it seemed that he washes better. Although I always use branded powders.
I absolutely agree with Vyacheslav. I went to the site to see what the difference is. I accidentally washed it with “manual” powder, and when I found it, I was stunned. Washes much better. But the most surprising thing is that I used exclusively pontoon powders in capsules-tablets with vanilla, and here a simple myth is the cheapest and such an effect!
We have been washing with hand washing powder for three years, no difference has been found at the moment, the only thing is if you put a few things, then yes, there will be a lot of foam. And so it erases no worse than expensive powders. So these are all show-offs with pills and famous powders.
I also wash with manual powder in a washing machine automatic effect 100%
. Just after 10 washings, I rinse the machine with citric acid so that there is no scale and that's it. And then all the automatic powders leave a divorce.
At work, they constantly wash it in the machine with hand washing powder, add a little, I saw it myself, but almost all of it remains in the powder tray.
Nonsense. No difference. One composition.