Detergent Amounts

Though i read the instructions on the box, pouch or packet, i don't stick to it, i decide myself depending upon how dirty the clothes are, i may use more or less lol. thnxs for this post kalyani

I usually go with my own judgement. If it's a slightly dirty small load, I use about half a cap and if it's a really dirty big load, I use a whole capful. If theres bad stains I pour a little detergent on it, stick it in the washer and let it sit there till I'm ready to do laundry. Since each persons laundry is different I think how much soap is used should be different as well. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

It depends on what brand I am using. If I get the really cheap stuff at the dollar store then I usually use what is called for. If I am using a name brand soap then I usually fill the cap most of the way, but not quite all the way up. Right now I am using a store brand that works really well, so I only fill the cup up about 3/4 of the way full.

I use less than half the recommended amount. After all, no matter what kind of detergent you use, all the soap does is break up water tension so that the water can flow through the fibers and take the dirt and smells away. Besides that, I can barely stand the smells of detergents--I refuse to pay more for scent free soaps but hate the perfume they put in my clothing. Why must everything be scented these days?!

I honestly tend to use just a little bit more detergent than the company recommends. I believe that the reason that I use more is because of the fact that my husband works in a machine shop so his clothes are dirtier than the average clothes. I could probably could back down how much detergent that I use but it is such a long standing habit of my own that I find it difficult to break. I don't really use any stain remover, so I don't know if that makes any difference or not.

I usually use a lttle less. For one thing I use a concentrated detergent and a little goes a long way. I also have a front load washing machine and too much soap in one of those can mean a major sudsy mess to clean up. During football and baseball season when I am washing my sons uniforms and practice clothes I add dishwashing detergent to my laudry soap for grass stains.

no,it depends on how much and how dirty. it's kind of like food measurements,they're usually off a bit.

I usually use a small amount less than what is recommended and always try to make it a full load. My boyfriend, on the other hand, often uses the full amount. I try to tell him it's not necessary and we can save money and resources by just using a little less, but he doesn't listen. He also washes his SHORT hair twice each time he showers. Oh well, at least I finally got him to shut off the water while he brushes his teeth!

Hi. 3SnuggleBunnies. I use enough of detergent that will make enough of suds so that my clothing can wash correctly. I never seem to go by the recommendations of what the detergent company states. I go by my own personal judgement. I agree that spray n wash works really well.

I fill the cap to the brim, sometimes a bit more, for every load. Our clothes are really dirty! Plus I use cheaper detergent most of the time.

I use half of the recommended mount. Have done this for years. I also use the shortedt cycle and wash in cold water. After all, they just want us to buy more detergent don't they? Because we live in a hot country our clothes are basiclaly clean but need to be changed twice a day - more sometimes.

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one who uses less than the recommended amount of laundry detergent! Like you, I rarely use the full amount. I use liquid detergent, and I usually fill up about 3/4 of the way to the line. If I have an extra large or extra dirty load, I'll fill it up to a little bit over the line. I agree that the clothes always seem to come out clean, so I keep doing it!

Hi snuggle bunnies, I put much less in the ball than it says to, after all its an expensive thing over here and we aren't really dirty to start with.