Tide Capsules

More recently, a completely new product appeared on the household chemicals market designed to wash clothes exclusively in automatic washing machines - Tide capsules. And of course, that consumers have a large number of questions regarding the method of use and effectiveness of this tool. It is precisely such issues that this article is devoted to.

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What are Tide Laundry Capsules?

Washing pads are covered with a special shell, which is completely soluble in water and releases a gel to do its job of cleaning clothes. The gel has a high concentration - it quickly dissolves in water and penetrates the structure of tissues. If you compare the gel with the powder for washing, then it is much more effective and convenient compared to a bulk product.

Important! The active ingredients of the gel are activated already at a water temperature of 30 degrees, which saves energy. You can learn more about the energy consumption of such household appliances in our special article. “Power of the washing machine”.

The product is intended for washing both colored and white linen.

Important! According to the results of the experiments, even after 20 washes with Tide capsules, the clothes retain all their colors without changes.

A box with 16 pads replaces 2.4 kg of washing powder. This information is indicated on the packaging.

Important! The manufacturer also does not recommend washing with wool and silk. Therefore, about what and how to better clean such clothes, read in our publications:

• Silk wash.
• Wool wash.

Consider the pros and cons of such a detergent.

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Tide capsule deficiencies

There are only two drawbacks to such a tool:

• Do not use the drug for soaking.
• The product is absolutely not suitable for hand washing.

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Tide capsule benefits

The advantages of such a product more than cover all its shortcomings:

• Convenient accurate dosage. Powder or gel in bottles must be dispensed independently - using a special spoon or cap. And if you do not erase the declared amount of laundry, then mathematical calculations in general can cause difficulty.
• Easy to use. This advantage follows from the previous one.
• Convenience in storage. Each box has tight-fitting, comfortable clasps. The container is closed in such a way that the likelihood of moisture getting into the packaging and getting the pads wet before use is minimized.
• Complete and quick dissolution of the product in water during washing. Everyone knows that the powder does not always completely dissolve and is poorly rinsed from clothing, which leads to the appearance of stains on the tissues. Also, the undissolved powder residues settle on the internal parts of the machine, eventually lead to its breakdown if necessary preventive measures are not taken.
• Highly concentrated gel, which is in capsules, perfectly removes a wide variety of spots. He begins to work much earlier than the powder.
• There are Tide capsules that combine stain remover and washing gel in different compartments. Such a tool is a particularly convenient drug.
• Since the drug is placed directly in the drum of the washing machine, and not in a special compartment, the detergent does not linger in the container.
• Variety of flavors.Three types of capsules for washing Tide are produced: “Spring Flowers”, “Alpine Freshness” and “Baby”. The latter are suitable for people prone to allergies, and those who have very sensitive skin.

Important! On clean clothes, a pleasant light aroma remains, not a vigorous smell.

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Method of using capsules for washing Tide:

1. One pad is designed for washing 4-5 kg ​​of dry laundry.

Important! If you need to wash a larger volume of clothing, then use two capsules.

2. Before loading the laundry, place the required number of capsules on the bottom of the empty drum of the washing machine.

Important! The detergent should be laid exactly on the bottom so that the shell completely dissolves due to prolonged contact with water.

3. Load the laundry in the usual way for you and fill in the appropriate compartment with washing conditioner.
4. Select the desired washing machine program and start the cycle. Our review in the description of settings for each individual material will help you with this.“How to wash clothes from different fabrics?”.

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The Internet is filled with a lot of positive reviews from housewives who use Tide washing capsules. As you have seen, the benefits are really significant and it is worth considering them. Whether this will affect the state of your wallet is a completely different question. In addition, an effective stain remover can not be cheap, which, however, you yourself have long been convinced of.