How many Tide Pods do you use per load? We have the answer!
If you have recently made the switch from powdered or liquid detergent to Tide Pods, you may be wondering what to do with them. If pods are new to you, don’t worry. We have you covered!
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The most popular questions regarding pods are, how many pods should you use? So, keep reading to find out how many Tide Pods you need to use, to make your laundry smell amazing.
How many Tide Pods do you use per load?
All you need to do is follow these instructions:
- 1 Pac for Medium Loads
- 2 Pacs for Large/X-Large Loads
- 3 Pacs for XX-Large Loads
Tide Pods Amount | Amount of Clothes |
1 | Medium |
2 | Large/X-Large |
3 | XX-Large |
How many pods do you use?
Did you know the average American household will do up to four hundred loads of laundry a year?
That’s a lot. There is also a lot of detergent being used, and it’s easy to use too much when measuring it yourself.
That’s why pods are so convenient; they are already pre-measured for your convenience. But, how many pods you use depends on a few things.
The amount of detergent depends on three critical factors:
How soiled, stained, and plain dirty your clothes are
You may think the more dirty your clothes are, the more detergent you may need to use. I
know so many people guilty of putting ten times the amount necessary! The amount of liquid detergent recommended for a hefty load is one tablespoon. How many of us are guilty of measuring out half a cup? I know I am.
While it is true that the more dirty your clothes are, the more detergent you will need, the pods are pre-measured and quite exact, so you don’t need that much extra.
One extra pod will suffice if your clothes are more soiled than usual. This amount will get your products fresh and clean again. This also helps remove dirt, keep it off, and eliminate any odor.
Size
As you will find on the package, the dosage directions are based on the drum size of a conventional washing machine.
If you have a newer washing machine, it will have a more prominent drum size. Unfortunately, a bigger drum size will more than likely bring in excess dirt. So, you will need to use that extra pod here and there for the more oversized loads, especially if they are more soiled.
Water
What is your level of water hardness?
Water hardness comes down to the amount of calcium and magnesium in the water. Hard water may feel like you have film on your hands right after washing them with soap and water. This means you have to rinse for longer or scrub.
The level of water hardness will also depend on your area. It’s known that people who live in challenging water areas may need to use more detergent. Call your local water plant or facility to find out what water you use at your home.
So, what next?
Because Tide pods are pre-measured, you no longer need to measure them, and that is fantastic for those who are always on the go, as it takes an extra step out of laundry chores!
Remember, the more heavily soiled your clothes are, the more detergent you will need to use in a load.
This helps eliminate all that unpleasant odor and stains.
If you have an extra-large capacity washer like a front loader that can hold up to twenty pounds of laundry and you have to fill it, you can use two pods for these larger loads.
3 Tips for using Tide Pods
Tip 1.
It is essential to put the correct amount of pods in as they are pre-measured for your convenience and to adequately wash your clothes. If you place under the recommended amount of detergent, this can result in poor cleaning and lack of stain and odor removal.
Tip 2.
Placement is essential. You should always put the Tide Pods directly into the machine drum and avoid putting them in the detergent dispenser. Otherwise, you will face dissolving problems which will lead to washing problems.
Tip 3.
Pick the wash cycle you wish to use for the load. Be sure to wash for at least fifteen minutes, no matter the size of the load.
