Where do I pour bleach in my washing machine?

Bleach can help remove tough stains and eliminate yellowing and graying, but only if used correctly. If you don't use enough liquid bleach or use it in the wrong compartment, the washing machine will wash out the gel, leaving your clothes unwashed. To avoid wasting time, it's important to understand which compartment of the washing machine to use for bleach. We offer all the details and recommendations.

Where will we pour the product?

Everything in the washing machine is well-thought-out, and the detergent drawer is no exception. Each compartment is dedicated to a specific type of detergent or washing step, and the quality of the wash depends on the correct detergent placement. If you mix up the compartments, the result will be disastrous: the items in the drum will remain dirty, just like before loading, or clean, but soapy. To prevent this, you need to “get to know” the bunker before starting the machine.

First, open the drawer and examine it. On front-loading machines, the dispenser is typically located in the upper left corner; on top-loading machines, it's under the top cover. Modern washing machines typically have three drawers: large, medium, and small. Their purpose will be indicated by the markings.

1. "*" for "Softener" – this is the marking on the small, central compartment of the detergent drawer. It's used for adding additional liquids, fabric softeners, fabric softeners, or antistatic agents. The detergent is only removed here during the rinse cycle, so adding bleach is pointless and dangerous – the detergent won't have time to work and will remain in the fabric.
2. "A" and "I" are the middle section, where only dry laundry is added and only when the "Soak" or "Prewash" cycle is selected. Liquid bleach is not suitable for this section.
3. "B," "II" is the largest compartment of the washing machine drawer, where water flows at the start of each cycle. Any cleaning products are poured here: powders, shampoos, gels, and stain removers. It's logical that bleach should also be added here.

Bleaching agents are poured into the main tray of the powder receiver.

Therefore, if your washing machine doesn't have a separate bleach drawer, pour the liquid into the largest compartment of the detergent drawer. This compartment is marked with a "B" or "II" symbol and is usually located on the left.

Special compartment for powder receptacle

The latest washing machines are equipped with a separate bleach compartment, marked with a triangle. To determine whether your machine has such a compartment, read the instructions, locate the compartment, pull it out, and add the required amount of bleach. Pay attention to the "max" mark to avoid overfilling.

The bleach compartment is marked with a triangle.

You can also pour bleach directly into the drum. Just be sure to mix the measured amount with 3-4 cups of water first to avoid damaging the washing machine's drum. Be careful with your clothes, too: don't splash the bleach directly onto the fabric, as this can be damaging. It's best to add the bleach to the bottom of the empty drum, then rinse the caustic solution with clean water before adding the clothes.

Let's use the "Whitening" program

Many advanced modern washing machines offer a special "Bleaching" program. If you have one, use this setting when washing with chlorine for best results. It's easy to use.

First, we wash the main cycle. We sort and group the laundry, then load it into the drum, add detergent to the main drawer, and select any suitable mode.

Once the cycle is complete, without removing the laundry from the drum, begin bleaching. You must:

• add bleach to a special tray (marked with a triangle icon);
• turn on the "Whitening" program.

The machine will do the rest: set the temperature and cycle duration. All you have to do is wait for the program to finish, evaluate the results, and repeat the procedure if necessary.

Opinions of experienced housewives

Experienced housewives advise against wasting money on bleach and instead opt for folk remedies with similar results. Unlike store-bought options, homemade ones are inexpensive, readily available, and safe. The following methods for bleaching clothes are particularly popular:

• soak for half an hour in water to which 2 tablespoons of ammonia and peroxide have been added, and then wash with any bleach;
• leave for 7-8 hours in a paste of sunflower oil, bleach, soda and powder (3 tablespoons of each).

After the bleaching process, send the items for a quick wash and evaluate the results. Dirty towels and gray net curtains will regain their whiteness, freshness, and softness. Just remember to measure the bleach correctly and test the chosen product on the reverse side of the garment first.

   

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