Be careful not to overload your laundry and water in fully automatic washing machines

● "Huh? Can that really happen?" There are times when, after finishing laundry and taking clothes out of the washing machine, you notice that something white is sticking all over the freshly washed clothes. Or, perhaps while hanging up your laundry, a white lump suddenly falls off. You might think, "What? How could that happen?" It seems that more people have been experiencing this lately. The cause lies in how the washing machine and detergent are used.

● In today's fully automatic washing machines... In modern fully automatic washing machines, after you put in the clothes and press the switch, the machine measures the amount of laundry and displays on the panel the recommended amount of detergent based on the load. Following those instructions, many people tend to pour the detergent all in one spot on top of the clothes. When water flows in and the washing starts, due to the widespread use of water-saving washing machines, the amount of water used is relatively small compared to the amount of laundry. As a result, the detergent may not fully dissolve and gets trapped between the clothes. This leads to the detergent not completely dissolving by the end of the wash cycle, leaving undissolved detergent stuck to the clothes like glue. When detergent remains like this, it can also cause uneven brightness on the clothes.

● Don’t overstuff the washing machine—aim for about 80% full. A general tip for washing is to avoid overloading the machine, and aim to fill the drum to about 80% of its capacity. Additionally, it's a good idea to add detergent at the right timing when the water starts flowing, or use the detergent dispenser tray. For twin-tub washing machines, it's better to add the water, then the detergent, followed by the clothes. The proper usage is also explained on the detergent packaging, so take a moment to check it out.