Efficiency of Calgon for washing machines

Frequent commercials about Kalgone, as a care product for a washing machine, ensured its recognition even by the youngest residents of the country. Is it really effective? Is it able to extend the life of the unit and what effect does it have on washing?

Need to use

During the operation of the washing machine, the quality of the water leaves its effects on the elements of the machine. This and the formation of plaque, and scum on the heating element. While working lime formation may be in sufficiently large quantities, and this can disable the machine.

To extend the working condition of the machine, it is possible to prevent the process of water influence on its elements with the help of special means. For a washing machine, Kalgon is the chemical product that is able to soften water without allowing the formation of scale.

The advantages of the emollient consist of the following positions:

1. Calgon saves laundry detergent for washing, as less water is needed to separate the dirt in soft water.
2. Does not allow hit of limy educations on the loaded linen. Preserves the structure and the original color of things.
3. With Kalgon, the washing quality is improved, as it enhances the effect of the powder, which makes it possible to wash difficult stains.
4. Preventing the formation of scale, prolongs the life of the unit.

When using additional detergents in the wash, it will be useful to include the function of the extra rinse, if such a cycle is not provided for by the selected wash program. This technique will protect in leaching of all remnants of Kalgon from things and elements of the machine.

Calgon removes scale

Characteristics and application of the tool

Calgon is a product with a specially developed composition of chemicals that allows you to soften water for washing in a machine - automatic. The main element of the composition is sodium tripolyphosphate, which, when interacting with calcium ions, give a reaction to water, which makes it possible to reduce hardness.

The tool is used together with the powder for washing and poured into one section of the tray directly at the time of the start of the machine.

It may have different packaging. Depending on the consistency of the detergent used, a specific release form Calgona:

1. In the form of powder, if you use washing powder for washing laundry.
2. A gel that is used if liquid powder is involved in the wash.
3. Tablets can be used with a detergent of any consistency and are the most convenient dosage.

Kalgon has a large assortment, as it is produced in different volumes and forms of packaging. Given that the tool is not cheap, this allows you to calculate the best option for optimizing the budget.

Dosage and action

In order to understand the influence of Calgon, it is necessary to begin with all the prescriptions according to the instructions. Proper application plays an important role in achieving the desired result. Kalgon should be filled in the main compartment of the laundry tray along with the usual powder. Be sure to comply dosage depending on water quality:

• medium hard water provides for the use of powder in the amount of 1/3 measuring container;
• in hard water, 2/3 of the measurements are necessary;
• if the water is very hard, the whole measuring container is used.

Means is provided for regular use: it should be used with every wash, otherwise it will have a neutral effect. It should be noted that the popular Kalgona has cheaper and less publicized analogs: Alfagon, Antinakipin and others. Their quality is no worse: they are identical in composition.

It should be remembered that when washing with Calgon, it is necessary to use a dosage of laundry detergent, taking into account soft water.