When you switch to a new type of laundry detergent, it's natural to wonder about its impact on your appliances. After all, your washing machine is a valuable investment that you want to keep in top condition for as long as possible. A common question is whether laundry strips can cause blockages or damage to pipes. In this blog, we explain why laundry strips are actually a safe choice for your machine.
1. No build-up of detergent residue (laundry mold)
One of the biggest enemies of a washing machine is laundry mold. This is a greasy substance that forms when detergent residue from liquid detergent is left behind in the drum and pipes. This mainly happens with overdosing and washing at low temperatures. The result is a smelly machine and laundry that no longer smells fresh.
Laundry strips are precisely dosed and dissolve completely in water. Because no excess soap is left in the machine, the chance of laundry mold is significantly smaller than with liquid detergent.
2. Fast solubility prevents blockages
A laundry strip is made of a biodegradable polymer that dissolves within seconds as soon as it comes into contact with water. Unlike some cheap washing powders that can clump in the detergent drawer or at the bottom of the drum, a laundry strip leaves no physical residue whatsoever. The liquid that remains after dissolving flows seamlessly through the pump and drain hoses of your machine.
3. Safe for the rubber seals and pipes
Traditional detergents sometimes contain aggressive chemicals or brighteners that can dry out or damage the rubber seals of your machine in the long run. Lavoa laundry strips are formulated more mildly. They do not contain harmful fillers that unnecessarily stress the components of your machine. This contributes to a longer lifespan of your appliance's vital parts.
4. No limescale from fillers
Many traditional powders contain clay-like fillers to increase the volume of the package. These substances do not clean, but they can adhere to the heating element of your washing machine, leading to limescale and higher energy consumption. Laundry strips are purely concentrated and do not contain these superfluous fillers.
How to best use them for your machine?
Although laundry strips are safe, to preserve your machine, it is always wise to place the strip directly in the drum before placing the laundry on top. This ensures the strip comes into direct contact with the water and dissolves optimally.
In addition, we advise, regardless of which detergent you use, to run a hot wash (90 or 95 degrees Celsius) once a month with an empty drum. This rinses away any bacteria and natural residues and keeps your machine in top shape.
Conclusion
Laundry strips are absolutely not harmful to your washing machine. In fact, due to their precise dosing and clean composition, they are often a better choice for the technical condition of your appliance than traditional detergents. So you can confidently switch to this sustainable way of washing.
Keep your washing machine and your clothes in top condition Do you want to experience for yourself how clean and easy washing with strips is? Order your package from Lavoa and use the code BESPAAR3 for an extra 3 euro discount on your order.
