When using a washing machine, we often only focus on the capacity in kilos that the appliance supports, but knowing the real weight of clothes is essential to ensure efficient washing and preserve the appliance.
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Therefore, the Universa UOL portal created a table with the weights of the most common items, along with valuable tips on how to measure the volume of clothes and dose the ideal amount of soap.
Washing machine and the importance of balance
First of all, finding the balance between saving water and energy and maintaining washing efficiency is crucial. While it's tempting to fill the machine to capacity, this can result in poorly washed clothes and even damage your beloved household appliance.
Weight of parts: table
The first step is to know the weight of the pieces. Therefore, the table on the Universa website offers information on the average weight of towels, t-shirts and jeans, allowing users to calculate the amount while preparing to wash clothes. A practical tip is to leave at least one inch of empty space in the machine, avoiding overload.
Adult
- Jeans: 700g
- Sweatshirt set: 700g
- Denim shorts: 400g
- Denim jacket: 400g
- Pajamas: 400g
- Shirt: 300g
- Denim shorts: 250g
- T-shirt: 200g
- Short dress: 200g
- Women's blouse: 150g
- Sweater: 100g
- Underwear: 50g
Children's
- T-shirt: 80g
- Jeans: 350g
- Sweatshirt set: 500g
Bed/bath
- Duvet (double): 1.8kg
- Duvet (single): 900G
- Bed sheet (couple/piece): 800g
- Bath towel: 500g
- Bed sheet (single/piece): 400g
- Pillowcase: 100g
- face towel: 200g
Kitchen
- Dish cloth: 60g
- Tablecloth: 400g
washing machine manual
The washer manual is a valuable source of information. Therefore, even if the machine has a declared capacity of, for example, 10 kg, the actual quantity may vary depending on the type of part, the level of dirt and the chosen wash cycle.
Furthermore, the manual also offers guidance on the appropriate amount of soap, ensuring effective cleaning without excess that could damage the clothes.
Powder/liquid soap instructions
Reading the instructions on your powder or liquid detergent is equally important. Too much soap can cause stains and harden fabrics, while too little can result in clothes still being dirty after washing.
Final Tips
In short, knowing the weight of the clothes, following the instructions in the machine and soap manual are steps crucial to guarantee efficient washing, preserve the appliance and, at the same time, save resources.
After all, by adopting these practices, users can enjoy clean and well-cared for clothes, contributing to the durability of the machine and to preserve the environment.
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