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Do I use only one tablespoon regardless of the amount of clothes being washed?

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No. The amount of soap you use depends on how big of a load you are washing, but you should never need to use more than two tablespoons of soap. If two tablespoons aren't enough, you're overloading your washer.

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Is it safe to use laundry pods?

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Yes, it is safe. However, typically one pod is too much soap for a regular-sized load of laundry, which could make your clothes fade more quickly.

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Can I use soap pods in a front-loading washer?

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Yes, but I don't recommend it. Those pods are packed with too much soap for a normal-size load. They are, however, safe to use them in any type of washing machine.

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Why would my clothes not smell as fresh after being washed in a front load washing machine as they did when washed in a top loader?

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Depending on how old your front load washer is, you may have some serious design problems that contribute to a less effective wash. More modern front load washers have eliminated a lot of these issues, but some people still prefer top load washers.

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How much soap powder should I use?

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You should use about 1 cup of powder. However, this can vary depending on the size of your washing machine.

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How much powdered detergent do I use in a 12 kg top loader washing machine?

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Use 1 cup for a small load and 2 cups for large loads. 1 cup is 1 plastic scoop of the detergent.

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How do I figure out how much of a specific brand of laundry soap to use in a front load washer?

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Reading the label would probably be the safest bet. If the label does not help, then look it up online. Eyeballing it would be a little risky, but can be done in the worst case scenario, if you cannot find anything online or on the label.

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Why does my washer jump when spinning ?

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You likely have too many clothes in the washer if it jumps around when it is spinning.

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