You should put laundry detergent in the main wash compartment of your washing machine's detergent drawer. This compartment is usually the largest and often marked with "II" or a washing machine symbol. Washing powder goes directly into this main wash compartment
. For liquid detergent, you have two main options:
- Pour it into the main wash compartment of the detergent drawer (same as powder)
- Alternatively, you can put liquid detergent directly into the drum with your clothes, which many experts recommend because it ensures better dissolution and distribution of the detergent during the wash
Avoid putting detergent in the pre-wash compartment (usually marked "I") unless you are doing a pre-wash cycle, and do not put detergent in the fabric softener compartment (usually marked with a flower or star symbol)
. If you use washing capsules, place them directly in the drum before adding clothes
. In summary:
- Powder detergent: main wash compartment in the drawer.
- Liquid detergent: main wash compartment or directly in the drum.
- Fabric softener: separate compartment marked with a flower/star.
- Pre-wash detergent: smaller compartment marked "I" for pre-wash cycles only.
Always check your washing machine manual for specific instructions.
