7 typical mistakes when washing

1. The closed door

An old piece of wisdom says: a full washing machine must be closed, but an empty one must be left open. Leaving the door open after washing allows moisture to escape. Otherwise, it provides a great breeding ground for bacteria, which nobody wants in their washing machine.

2. Overfilled drum

To save electricity, it makes sense to fill the washing machine completely. But it's a fine line, because an overfilled drum prevents your clothes from being rinsed properly. You can find out how much laundry fits in your machine by reading the instruction manual. Otherwise, there's a handy trick: there should be at least a hand's width of space between the laundry and the top of the drum.

3. Overdosing detergent

A common mistake when doing laundry is overdosing, which causes detergent residue to stick to clothes. Fortunately, Washo users don't have this problem, as Washo laundry strips make dosing easy.

4. Failure to clean the washing machine

The washing machine is similar to the shower: although we use water and detergent in it, it does not clean itself. Lint and hair accumulate on the sealing ring, and you will find tissue remnants in the filter. You should therefore check the washing machine regularly. Once a year, you can also run the machine without laundry, but with a little vinegar or lemon juice to descale it and remove germs.

5. Do not pre-treat stains

Clothes with stubborn stains should be pre-treated by hand before washing. It is important not to rub too hard, as this will damage the material, but to soak and then clean carefully. You can find more tips on stain removal here: https://www.washo.ch/blogs/washo-blog/so-entfernst-du-hartnackige-flecken

6. The machine doesn't deserve a break!

In larger Householdloads, one wash cycle is usually not enough, so it's worth setting aside a day for laundry. But instead of letting the washing machine rest between cycles, you should run the cycles one after the other. The

reason for this is that the washing machine can then reuse the heat and consume significantly less electricity.

7. You don't use a laundry net

A laundry net has numerous advantages that make your life easier. You can conveniently put underwear, small items, or socks in the net so that you can sort them quickly. The advantage is that your washing machine will never lose a sock again. Laundry bags that trap environmentally harmful fibers such as polyester are even more ecological.