| Keeping Clothes From Getting Tangled Up in the Wash
Since part of the mechanical action of a washer is to circulate the clothes for good cleaning, some amount of tangling can be expected. Clothes need to roll over during the wash cycle in order to get clean. However, certain loading practices increase the likelihood of garments tangling as they roll over. Tangling is usually related to the following conditions.
General
- Washing only one type of clothing (all shirts or all sheets). For best results, load the washer with items of different sizes to allow free circulation in the water. For example, wash no more than one or two sheets, or similar large items, unless smaller items are added to complete the load.
- Not fastening belts, hooks and buttons prior to laundering. Fastening these will reduce the amount of tangling.
Top Loading Washers
- Wrapping shirts and sheets around the agitator. Instead, place the entire item in one portion of the washbasket (behind agitator, in front of agitator or on either side).
- Not using a proper water fill. Not using enough water or overloading can cause tangling. Clothes should be placed in the washer loosely up to the top row of holes in the perforated tub for a maximum load.
On the other hand, if too much water is used for a small volume of clothes, the extra water action can also increase tangling. Try to match the amount of water to the volume of clothes. If the load is not heavily soiled, reducing the agitation time will also help minimize tangling. In addition, be sure to select a delicate wash action, if available, to wash delicate garments. It is helpful to place delicate or "strappy" items, such as bras, nylons, slips, etc., in a mesh bag while being washed. Mesh bags can be purchased in discount or grocery stores.
Front Loading Washers
The tub can be loaded completely full with dry clothing, but don't pack it tightly.
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