What happens if you use two laundry pods?

Moreover, it could damage your clothes and the chemical leftover is much larger, since the washer has a harder time washing the concentrated detergent away. However if you have an extra large capacity washer that can hold up to 20 pounds of laundry or more and you fill it completely with clothes, use two pods/tablets.

Why are my laundry pods not dissolving?

In the winter if the water is colder than usual, the pod may not dissolve all the way. If this is a recurring issue, dissolve the pod in hot water first and then add that to the washer before doing your laundry. Streaking also occurs if the washer is overloaded and there isn’t enough water for the pod to dissolve.

What happens if you put too many Tide pods in the washer?

If you’re using too much laundry detergent, your clothes will carry an odor and wear down the machine. The laundry detergent you use can affect your clothes in many ways. For instance, if too much is used it could stain or mark up the clothing which may have an effect on how they look and smell.

How many pods do you use in a washing machine?

How many laundry capsules should you use? For a normal size load of laundry (around seven kilograms), one detergent pod is all you need. But if you have an extra-large capacity washing machine that can hold 10+ kilograms of laundry (and you’ve filled it completely), you may need to use two pods.

Why are my laundry pods sticking to my clothes?

Why does this happen? The detergent pod can have trouble dissolving all the way if the washer is overloaded, if the cycle time is too short or if using very cold water for washing clothes. These situations can create conditions where there isn’t enough water or time for the pod to fully dissolve.

How do you dissolve a laundry pod?

The single-dose pods should dissolve completely in both cold and hot water. During the winter, if the incoming cold water is extremely cold, the pod may not dissolve correctly. If you repeatedly experience the problem of the pod not dissolving, try dissolving the detergent pod in a quart jar of hot water first.

How do I know if I used too much laundry detergent?

Signs You’re Using Too Much Laundry Detergent

1. Foul odors coming from the washing machine. Counter to what most people may think, a washing machine getting too much soap builds up in areas that can’t be seen.
2. Clothing has spots or dullness.
3. Too many suds in the cycle.
4. Long term effects of too much soap in a washing machine.

Is it bad to use 2 Tide Pods?

The number of pacs necessary depends on the load size. To guarantee superior performance, add two Tide PODS® pacs into the washing machine drum before you add clothes. Use one laundry pac for smaller loads or three for larger loads.