Most housewives complain about hard water, as it leads to poor washing and breakdowns. How to soften it for a washing machine? Understanding how hard the water should be is very simple. The determination of hardness is calculated from the amount of magnesium and calcium salts that it contains. Often the problem is not known to residents living in large settlements. The fact is that today there are a huge number of ways and special measures to resolve the issue: a softener filter for water supply, chemicals, powders and more. It is really difficult with rigidity to those who live in places with an outdated water supply system. One can not talk about whether water should be softened - the answer is obvious. We will find out how to make hard water soft for washing.
Why soften water
A washing machine, like any household appliances, needs proper care. In soft water, it is much better to wash clothes and remove dirt. In addition, cleaning is required if scale, soap, or an unpleasant odor is formed in the washer. Use a digital tester to find out if hard water is hard (available at a hardware store). A more expensive method is to give a sample to a laboratory for chemical research.
The "cold" way that softens the water for hand washing
At low temperatures, magnesium and other salts freeze. This is a great way that will easily soften the water, does not take much time and effort.
- Take a large container or metal bathtub, fill most of it with water and stand for 7 days in the shade or under a canopy.
- Control the process - sediment should appear at the bottom.
- Carefully drain the “top” and pour out the sediment.
Now you can wash delicate items manually.
Important! This method is used in hand, not machine wash!
How to soften water at home
Some practical tips:
- Use special powders with softeners.
- To neutralize undissolved salts of magnesium and calcium, use the excellent method - rinse things with the addition of 1 cup of vinegar.
- Does soda soften water? Yes, definitely. Add it in small portions to the drum. For 10 l, add 3.5 g of soda, previously diluted in boiling water. Leave it overnight. In the morning, drain the “top” and pour out the sediment at the bottom.
It is not recommended to use it when washing things from natural fabrics.
- You can also use a softener for washing, as a solution of washing powder and laundry soap. For 10 liters, you need 300 g of soap. Leave overnight to settle, in the morning use for washing things.
How to soften hard water without using soda and soap? Use tableted salt to soften. Just toss one tablet into the drum and put it on the empty.This method will not only make the water soft, but also clear the heater from scale.
Important! You can soften the water in the washer by placing soap in the drum. Choose the shortest mode. After finishing, remove the soap and wash clothes or underwear in any mode.
How to soften water: several ways
Many people forget about special tools, filters for cleaning, folk methods.
Chemicals
This problem will help to solve:
- Special softeners. Calgon 2 in 1 is popular. It protects important parts of the washer. The softening reagent is also used for prophylaxis.
- As mentioned earlier, it is recommended to use powders with the addition of softeners. Exact observance of dosages is a guarantee of the SM working beyond its allotted time.
Water softeners
For example, it can be installed in the inlet hose of the washing machine. There are many different filters:
- Saline. Economy Class Option. Installation ensures improved washing quality.
- Magnetic softener - attracts metals. Significantly more expensive than the previous option, but many times more reliable.
- Osmosis filter guarantees quality softening.
Using any softener from the list above, you will get high-quality washing, soft things and efficient operation of the washer. The same applies to installing filters.
Lemon acid
You can resort to a method such as softening water with citric acid:
- Take 80 grams of "lemons", pour into the drum.
- Choose a temperature of washing no more than 95 degrees.
- Start the wash cycle.
Interesting! Even some specialists of service centers for the service of SMA use the "lemon".
Now you know how to soften the water, so your things will be beautiful, and the AGR will serve properly and for a long time. And do not forget how to carry out preventive measures as often as possible - remove scale and clean the washer. This will help to avoid damage. Good luck!