Things you should never put in the washing machine
MOST of us forget to empty the pockets of our clothes when it comes to washing. And while there some obvious not-towash items - pens, coins and wallets, its important to go through your clothes before you start washing them.
To be on the safe side, it helps to know what should and shouldn't be put into the washing machine. Below are five things that should never find their way into the machine from website standardmedia. co.ke.
Coins and keys
It is easy to forget to empty your pockets when doing laundry and those coins and keys can end up in the machine for a swim.
They might seem harmless but the damage could be irreparable should they shatter the glass of front-loading washer for example. Keys on the other hand can scratch the inside of the machine and damage the drum making it very expensive to repair.
Too much detergent
Most people think that the more the detergent the cleaner the clothes. But it is quite the contrary. Detergent residue can build up in the washer and clothes resulting in not completely rinsed clothes, a bad odour coming from the machine and eventually it will break down.
Excessive laundry
As much as it reduces workload of washing once, overloading can lead to damage of the bearings and suspension. You will not only damage the machine but also your clothes will not be clean and this will force you to do them over again.
This is because when the clothes are filled to the brim there is no wiggle room for the laundry to move around and get washed.
Bras and lingerie
It is easier to just put everything in the machine and forget about it. Too bad you cannot. Bras and lingerie have hooks and under wires that can attach to themselves or other clothes and cause tears and rips. Should they get caught in the drum they will damage the machine.