Laundry is stiff or hard after washing in washing machine

Issue

• Laundry is stiff or hard after washing in washing machine
• Washing results are not satisfactory

Applies to

• Front Load Washer
• Front Load Washer Dryer

Solution

Detergent Type

Low sudsing detergent is required for frontload washing machines to prevent oversudsing problems, unsatisfactory washing result and harm to the machine.

Low suds detergents designed for front load washing machines are labelled "Front Loading", "High Efficiency", "HE", such as Cold Power for Front Loaders or "Matic".

Do not use wrong types of detergent, such as Top Loading, handwash detergent or Soap-Based products in your frontload washing machine. This can result in excessive suds, longer cycle time, low spin speeds, poor rinsing and overloading of the motor.

Quantity of detergent to be used

The choice of detergent and use of correct quantities not only affects your wash performance but also helps to avoid waste and protect the environment.

The choice and quantity of detergent will depend on;

• type of fabric (delicates, woollens, cottons, etc.);

• the colour of clothes;

• size of the load;

• degree of soil;

• wash temperature; and

• hardness of the water used.

Excessive detergent may cause:

• Sudsing - large amounts of foam during washing.
• Inadequate rinsing will result in detergent being left on the fibres, making them feel coarse.
• Reduced washing effect,
• Spin speed not suitable for the fabric type

Make sure that the washing machine is not overloaded – especially with heavy cotton garments such as jeans or towels which absorb a lot of water.

Select a programme/option (spin, temperature) according to the type of load and the degree of dirtiness of your garments.

Tumble-drying items such as towels can also help, as this process separates the fibres, making them softer.