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It depends upon several factors:
a) The size of the load (the larger the load, the more detergent will be required)
b) How dirty the load is (the more dirty, the more detergent is likely to be needed)
c) How hard your water is (the harder the water, the more detergent is likely to be needed)
d) The concentration of detergent used (the less concentrate the detergent, the more will be required)
Basically, it is impossible to say how much detergent to use without seeing your laundry, how dirty it is, what kind of water you have and which detergent you intend to use. However, manufacturers will have done extensive testing of their products and will have instructions on the packaging as to how much detergent to use for various combinations of (a)-(c) above.
If you are uncertain of the factors above I suggest your own testing: use the lower/lowest dosage suggested by the manufacturer and see how it washes - if it isn't satisfactory, try a higher dosage suggested. After a while of doing your laundry, you should have gained the experience to know which dosage to use for each load of laundry.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 6y agoIt depends on the size of the load, the type of material you're washing and the type of detergent you are using. HE detergents use much less than conventional. Look on the bottle or bottle cap for directions.
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∙ 6y agoIf you have one of the newer lower water use machines, check the directions. Mine only needs two or three tablespoons of HE detergent per load.
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How much laundry detergent should you use for a load of wash?
Laundry detergent makers include full instructions on how to use their product, including how much. Nowadays, concentrated detergent means less is more and more could be worse. So pay attention to the instructions included with the packaging and use only as much as indicated. A good rule of thumb is to never fill the cap, as no detergent manufacturer will ever indicate to do so. Remember, most people overuse laundry detergent, which can lead to worn clothes and worn washing machines.
What percent of people use tide laundry detergent?
55% of americans use tide laundry detergent over other regular laundry detergents.
How much laundry detergent do you use for one pair of pants?
half a top
Can you use laundry detergent in your dishwasher?
You should not use laundry detergent in your dishwasher. It produces too many suds and the dishes will not rinse correctly.
How do you get mildew smell out out of washing machine?
Run a load of laundry. It might help to use a detergent with "color safe bleach" or run a load of whites with real chlorine bleach.
How much laundry detergent should you use for a load of wash?
Laundry detergent makers include full instructions on how to use their product, including how much. Nowadays, concentrated detergent means less is more and more could be worse. So pay attention to the instructions included with the packaging and use only as much as indicated. A good rule of thumb is to never fill the cap, as no detergent manufacturer will ever indicate to do so. Remember, most people overuse laundry detergent, which can lead to worn clothes and worn washing machines.
How many loads can you wash with one box if it contains 35 cups of laundry detergent and you only use 1 cup per load of laundry?
If you use one perfect cup, you can wash 35 loads with one box if it contains 35 cups of laundry detergent and you only use 1 cup per load of laundry. 35 divided by 1 =35 NOTE: By the way, usually 1 full cup is far too much for 1 load of laundry unless it is super dirty and is a very full load.
Can you use regular laundry detergent in a high efficiency front load washer?
You can, but you would have to use it very sparingly - perhaps 1/2 of normal amount. HE washers work best with HE detergent - conventional detergent sudses much too heavily.
How do you know how much detergent to use for your laundry?
a cup. (hehehe)
What laundry detergent use to have drinking glasses inside?
Tide laundry detergent.
What percent of people use tide laundry detergent?
55% of americans use tide laundry detergent over other regular laundry detergents.
How much laundry detergent do you use for one pair of pants?
half a top
Is laundry detergent as effective if you use less than the recommended amount?
How much laundry detergent you need in order for it to be effective depends on how many clothes you are washing. It also depends on how concentrated the detergent is.
Will a laundromat accept a laundry detergent coupon for the detergent in their vending machine?
No you will not be able to use a laundry detergent coupon in the vending machine. In order to use these coupons you will have to purchase the detergent in the store.
Can you use laundry detergent in your dishwasher?
You should not use laundry detergent in your dishwasher. It produces too many suds and the dishes will not rinse correctly.
How do you get mildew smell out out of washing machine?
Run a load of laundry. It might help to use a detergent with "color safe bleach" or run a load of whites with real chlorine bleach.
What kind of laundry detergent do you use?
I use Tide and Sunlight. But Tide works best. I know because I did an Expereiment on which Laundry Detergent works best.
