How to Use Arm and Hammer Laundry Detergent

Using Arm & Hammer laundry detergent effectively involves understanding where and how to add it to your washing machine, along with correctly loading your clothes.

To use Arm & Hammer laundry detergent, add the recommended amount to your washer's drum or dispenser, or use pre-measured paks tossed directly into the drum, then load clothes evenly.

Basic Steps for Washing with Arm & Hammer

Whether you're using liquid, powder, or convenient detergent paks, the process is straightforward. Follow these key steps for a clean wash:

1. Add Detergent:

   • Liquid or Powder: Add the recommended amount of your Arm & Hammer liquid or powder detergent. You can add it to the washer's drum before adding clothes, or to the detergent dispenser if your machine has one. Consult the detergent packaging for the correct amount based on your load size and soil level.
   • Detergent Paks: For pre-measured ease, toss in a detergent pak (or 2, depending on load size) directly into the washer's drum before adding clothes. Do not place paks in the dispenser.

2. Load Clothes:

   • One at a time, add your items to the washer.
   • Balance items around the agitator (in top-load machines with an agitator) or across the drum (in machines without an agitator) for even distribution. This helps prevent imbalance during the wash and spin cycles.

3. Select Cycle and Start:

   • Choose the appropriate wash cycle and water temperature for your fabrics according to your garment care tags.
   • Close the lid or door and start the washing machine.

Using Arm & Hammer Paks

Arm & Hammer detergent paks offer a simple, no-mess solution. As mentioned in the reference, you simply:

• Determine the number of paks needed (typically one for a standard load, two for a large or heavily soiled load).
• Toss the pak(s) directly into the bottom of the washer drum before adding your laundry.
• Add clothes as described above.

Loading Clothes Correctly

Properly loading your washing machine is crucial for optimal cleaning and machine performance. Always remember to:

• Load items one at a time.
• Distribute them evenly to balance items around the agitator or across the drum. This prevents the machine from becoming off-balance, especially during the spin cycle.

Following these simple steps ensures your laundry gets the powerful cleaning of Arm & Hammer detergent, whether you choose a liquid, powder, or pak format.