Do you need a product to start your washing machine for the first time?

Recently, many people have encountered this situation: when purchasing a washing machine, salespeople in home appliance stores are actively pushing a first-time activation product. Supposedly, it will help avoid unpleasant surprises when using the machine for the first time. Is this first-time activation product really necessary, or is it just another marketing ploy?

What can replace this product?

Experienced technicians unanimously agree that a first-time washing machine is absolutely not worth purchasing separately. Of course, if it's already included with your new machine, using it won't make it any worse, but there's no point in buying it separately. A brand-new washing machine may indeed need a rinse, but regular washing powder will do the trick.

Any laundry detergent, even the most inexpensive, by definition contains various components that eliminate greasy stains and unpleasant odors. After a test run in production, wastewater and traces of chemicals may remain in the machine, and the detergent will remove all of these effectively. The first run should be carried out on the longest program, at the highest temperature with rinsing and without spinning. You can add more powder.

After this disinfection, you can safely wash anything in the machine without leaving any odor or oily residue. And it only takes a couple of tablespoons of powder instead of a separate $2 product.

Factory funds

Those who have decided to purchase the product for the first time will be interested to know which manufacturers produce such products, at what prices, and of what quality.

• Topperr First Use Powder, 50 ml. This product can be ordered online for around $2.20. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with users saying it works perfectly.

Important! The Topper can be used not only for washing machines but also for dishwashers, and not just during initial use: some people run it through their machine every six months to maintain overall hygiene.

• WIMAX is a first-time detergent. It costs about $2.50, but the net weight is 100 grams, and it comes with a measuring cup that can then be used with regular detergent during a regular wash cycle. According to reviews, this detergent does its job well, but some feel the high price is unjustified. There are no clear instructions for use, which also confuses some users. However, overall, this first-time detergent has a good rating.
• Another first-time product is from Helfer. They offer a 100-gram powder that, according to the manufacturer, eliminates unpleasant odors. In addition, Helfer's powder is officially suitable for regular use. Users write that the product does its job, but again, the price of $2 is, in their opinion, too high, and there is nothing special in the ingredients.
• The German company Magic Power also has a first-time detergent. It's sold in a 150 ml container for $1.70. Using the detergent doesn't require a high temperature; 40 degrees Celsius is sufficient, and no prewash is required. Those who find the special first-time detergent worthwhile are satisfied with the product.

The question of whether to use a cleaning product for the first time is a personal decision. There's a huge selection of products available online and in plumbing supply stores, so if you do decide to purchase one, you'll easily find what you need.

   

1 reader comment

1. May 10, 2023 at 12:06 AM

   Michael:

   I won't be buying it again. The powder left a residue on the drum after the first wash that won't wash off.

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