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.
Just don’t forget about it and accidentally throw it in the dryer as well
I've been doing that trick for as long as I can remember, and fully agree. Doesn't make sense not doing it.
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!
Just wipe the cup using the clothes you are about to wash. It saves water too.
This “tip” is part of the instructions printed on the packaging, along with “Add detergent first, then add clothes.”
LPT: use powdered detergent. Liquid detergent is a ripoff and is bad for your machine and clothing
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.
Yes but water not wator
now you have a wet cup dripping everywhere
Don't drink it
But I'm thirsty.
Never heard this.
As an an exclusive liquid user, i'm curious.
Care to elaborate?
That’s more work though, what benefit does it have?
I always do this, is it bad or something?
Dry it with something you’re washing
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.
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.
Especially considering how expensive detergent can be.
Did you read the manual? Can also find them online if you threw it out
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liquid detergent is mostly water, and leaves residue on the machine and the clothes.
We use detergent sheets.
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.
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.
Since we’re taking about laundry LPT’s- 2 tablespoons of laundry detergent should be enough for a regular load of clothes.
i use a sink. when i throw my cup in it gets warped.
That’s going to get messy with a front loader (more popular than top loaders in many European countries)
How to ruin your clothes with a plastic object 101
How about when a lid of detergent bottle is a cup
And detergent powder is 95% filler.
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.
> 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.
i don’t use it but i wouldn’t be surprised
Every product is a scam, you just choose one more convenient to you
i don’t understand how this ruins clothes. could you please explain?
You have a plastic thing rubbing and smashing delicate fabric. It weathers down clothes.
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.
If it is on max heat, it might make the plastic soft and mark clothing. I’m only entertaining hypotheticals
Mine sings something that sounds like A Pirates Life for Me when done and I don't hate it
Never ran into that and I’ve been doing it for years.
Saves water?
I got bad news for you. The inside of most washing mashines are made of metal and usually even have plastic parts inside to stir the clothes more.
Technically uses the same amount of water if you go by this life pro tip
The only bad thing that happens is it clanging around loudly it’s very annoying.
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You are not the brightest, are you?
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