How to determine the weight of bed linen

There are many advantages to a modern washing machine. Household appliance manufacturers are constantly adding new features. Their list expands with the release of each model. Washing has become easier. Now it does not require a lot of time and effort. After all, the machine is almost completely automated. But there is a certain point that causes difficulties - capacity.

You need to keep track of the weight

So that the washing machine does not break due to overload, you need to monitor the weight of the laundry

Both low load and excess load can result in poor washing quality. Service life of equipment decreases or it breaks. In some models there is a determinant of mass. It will prompt the desired amount of pillowcases and sheets for bookmarks. That is, the "smart" appliance itself plays the role of scales. In other cases, it is necessary to find out how many kilograms or grams the drum weighs because of the sheets or pillowcases.

Correct drum loading

In order for the machine to serve for a long time, you must comply with all requirements of operation, and one of them is the correct loading of the drum

How many different types of laundry weigh in a dry form?

Permissible dry weight

Allowable weight manufacturer for dry linen, given the increase in wet

The mass of bedding sets can be from 1 to 4 kg. Manufacturers write on the packaging parameters of a set of bed linen. Unpacking it, do not forget to take this information on the note. If the packaging is lost, then you can use a special table. It shows the severity of textiles. It depends on two main factors.

  1. The cloth.
  2. Type and size.

In the first case, everything is simple. The thinner the canvas, the lighter the weight of the bedding. The heaviest are flax and cotton, the lighter fabric is the calico. The most airy is silk. But do not forget that different types of material absorb water in different ways.

Linen weight for washing

The laundry weight is set by the washing machine manufacturer.

Depending on the size of the bed sets are of various types.

  • One and a half

    Bastard set

    One-and-a-half bedding set

  • Double.

    Double set

    Double bed set

  • Euro.

    Euro set

    Double euro bed set with sizes

  • Children's.

    Children's kit

    Children's bedding set for the baby

Determine the weight of bed linen for washing

The first step has been taken. The type and material of the product is determined. Now it is easy to find out how heavily the washing equipment is loaded. This will help the table.

Bedding set/

material

Linen

(kg)

Cotton

(kg)

Calico

(kg)

Silk

(kg)

Bastard 1,9 1, 7 1,6 0,9
Double 2,1 2 1,9 1,3
Euro 2,5 2,4 2,3 1,6
Child 1,5 1, 4 1,2 0,6

Continuing problems during washing should not arise. By the way, this information can be printed and glued to the side of the washing machine. It will help you quickly figure out whether there is an overload or underload. Both will have a bad effect on the work of the machine.

The machine itself determines the weight of things.

Modern technology has the ability to independently determine the mass loaded in the car things

Overloading leads to the fact that the machine erases much worse. Rinsing also leaves much to be desired. If you do not calculate the severity of things and lay them too much, then unaesthetic divorces can not be avoided. Delete them will have to manually or re-wash.Mechanism details wear faster. After all, all its parts are double load.

Council In the parameters of the machine should be specified capacity. If it is 5 kg, then you can wash two standard sets at once. It is better to wash the double variety separately, adding pajamas or a couple of towels to it.

Linen weight for washing machine

The weight of the laundry for a washing machine is an important criterion, because when overloaded and the thing doesn’t wash properly, the equipment can break down

What is bad underloading the washing machine? Two or three handkerchiefs can fall into the space between the tank and the drum. The consequences are not the most pleasant - from a spoiled mood to a breakdown of equipment.

Council Do not make the vehicle idle. The minimum amount of one tab is 1 kg. Less can not be downloaded. It is better if the drum is full not less than 1/3.

Maximum and minimum load

Maximum and minimum load - one of the most important characteristics of any washing machine

Dimensions of dry linen and other household textiles

The severity of bedding is easy to determine. But what to do if you need to wash only one pillowcase, a sheet or a duvet cover? Helpful numbers will help.

Title Net (grams)
Pillowcase (x / b) 200
Sheet (cotton) 600
Duvet Cover (Cotton) 600

Need to wash kitchen textiles? Its mass is also easy to calculate. For this, another table is useful.

Title Net (grams)
Small tablecloth (x / b) 400
Large tablecloth (linen) 1000
Linen napkin (standard size) 80
Kitchen towel (standard size) 120

The dependence of weight on the type of things

Approximate weight of dry things

Approximate weight of dry clothes for washing in the washing machine

Problems can appear not only when washing bed textiles. Sometimes you need to know the approximate mass of individual items of clothing.

Men's clothing (gr.) Women's clothing (gr.)
Shirt (x / b) 250 The dress 300
Trousers 400 Skirt 150
Socks 50 Blouse 100
Jeans 600 Nightgown 180
Work clothes 600 Pajamas 450
Data in a table

Not to forget, you can pre-attach the data in the form of a table on the side panel of the washing machine

The ratio of mode and weight

Table of maximum load eterki

Table of the maximum load of the washing machine in different modes of washing

Loading products of various materials in the machine, it is important to consider the mode of washing. For example, the amount of things to load cars - 5 kg. This figure is the maximum amount of clothing or bedding that can be put into the washing device in the Cotton program. For other modes of loading should be less.

Material Maximum kg
"Silk" 1,5
"Wool" 1,5
"Synthetics" 3

Such information is usually indicated in the instruction manual, which is attached to each washing machine.

Special washing machine modes

In the program of each washing machine there are special modes with which you can successfully wash any things.

Some useful life hacking.

  1. Prepare things for washing in advance. Spread them in several "hills" in color. One of them should be white. The other is color. Color is also desirable to distribute the tones. Green - to green, red - to red, violet to violet.
    Sort things before washing

    Before washing it is better to group things by type of material, impurity, size, and color.

    White things

    White items require more frequent washing than products of a different color.

  2. Things are very dirty? The solution is simple - turn on the mode with the inscription “Pre-wash”.
    Prewash mode

    The “Prewash” mode is suitable for dirty clothes made from simple fabrics.

    Labels with labels

    Labels with tags are on any clothes, they can prompt the correct mode for washing

  3. Store soiled textiles in the basket. But not for long. Otherwise, the mold can be divorced.

    Storage of linen in the basket

    Storage of linen in a plastic basket with holes

  4. Inspect the pockets. Remove from them all the extra items.

    Pockets check

    Check pockets before washing

  5. Wash the small parts of your wardrobe in special bags.
    Special laundry bags

    Special bags for delicate washing for different types of linen

    Product Labels

    Labels on products with recommended wash temperatures

  6. Turn the pillowcases and duvet covers inside out.Clean the corners of dust.

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