Submitted by random00 t3_118mke8 in LifeProTips
I’m staying at my friend’s place and noticed that the cup on his laundry detergent was crusty with old laundry detergent. I did my laundry and threw the crusty cup in with my dirty clothes. When the load is done, the cup is also sparkling clean!
He was amazed, and I don’t know how many other people know this LPT.
A lot of the newer washers, especially the ones without the center agitator do not start filling up with water until you close the lid. When you open the lid up again, the water stops. It kind of sucks.
Mine locks the lid as soon as it starts the cycle. I heartily dislike the set, especially since I can't figure out how to turn off the stupid song-alarm on the dryer.
Mine sings something that sounds like A Pirates Life for Me when done and I don't hate it
Did you read the manual? Can also find them online if you threw it out
This is a rental, so the manual either is with the owner or got tossed. I’ll try online again — I did once before but got distracted by prices and never followed through.
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i use a sink. when i throw my cup in it gets warped.
Yes but water not wator
now you have a wet cup dripping everywhere
Dry it with something you’re washing
Don't drink it
But I'm thirsty.
This is how I did it until I got a high efficiency washer that locks the lid before the water starts. It hasn't been a problem since switching, though.
> The one we use was made before the 00’s.
I think mine was from the '90's or before. I hated it until it broke, then when it was so easy to repair - a few screws - I started to love it.
That’s more work though, what benefit does it have?
That’s going to get messy with a front loader (more popular than top loaders in many European countries)
Just wipe the cup using the clothes you are about to wash. It saves water too.
Yessss
Saves water?
Technically uses the same amount of water if you go by this life pro tip
Just don’t forget about it and accidentally throw it in the dryer as well
I always do this, is it bad or something?
I've done it on occasion, usually if the cup was in a sleeve or something. Nothing bad happened. It's not like I'm going to use the same cup for a long time.
If it is on max heat, it might make the plastic soft and mark clothing. I’m only entertaining hypotheticals
Never ran into that and I’ve been doing it for years.
The only bad thing that happens is it clanging around loudly it’s very annoying.
I've been doing that trick for as long as I can remember, and fully agree. Doesn't make sense not doing it.
Especially considering how expensive detergent can be.
How about when a lid of detergent bottle is a cup
LPT: use powdered detergent. Liquid detergent is a ripoff and is bad for your machine and clothing
Never heard this.
As an an exclusive liquid user, i'm curious.
Care to elaborate?
liquid detergent is mostly water, and leaves residue on the machine and the clothes.
And detergent powder is 95% filler.
i don’t use it but i wouldn’t be surprised
Every product is a scam, you just choose one more convenient to you
We use detergent sheets.
How to ruin your clothes with a plastic object 101
This “tip” is part of the instructions printed on the packaging, along with “Add detergent first, then add clothes.”
I also wash the cup and use the soap when I do hand washing. Tennis shoes, muddy hiking shoes, or anything that requires hand washing.
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Since we’re taking about laundry LPT’s- 2 tablespoons of laundry detergent should be enough for a regular load of clothes.
When I was down to the last half-load of detergent, I'd just throw the whole bottle in, although this means you'll have a half-full bottle of detergent when the load is done. I guess you could poke a hole in the bottom but I never felt the need.
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Ooooorrrrrr throw the cap away on day 1 and just put the detergent in directly. It's not baking, the volumes can be off by a little and by the age of "first doing laundry + 5 years" you should have it dialed.
Sambomasterjr t1_j9i56n4 wrote
Orrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr you can rinse the cup while the washer is still filling up with wator
Edit: Definitely did not think about newer washers. The one we use was made before the 00’s. Sorry folks!