- Decrease static cling
(especially helpful with permanent-press and synthetic fibres). - Reduce wrinkling.
- Protect colours from fading in the next wash.
- Reduce drying time.
- Make ironing easier.
Never fill beyond the Maximum level - it will only cause problems!
Filling beyond the Maximum level indicator in the dispenser compartment triggers
immediate release of the fabric conditioner. This means that it will interfere with how
well the detergent works and you won't get any of the conditioner benefits listed above!
Forensics...
How fabric conditioner works...
Fabrics in a wash solution have a negative charge on the surface. Fabric Conditioners such as Lenor, contain positively charged surfactants (called cationic surfactants). During the final rinse stage, the fabric conditioner bonds to the fabric surface to provide a lubricating layer that feels soft to touch.
How the fabric conditioner dispenser works...
1. Add fabric softener at the start of the washing process. Softener cannot escape from compartment.
2. During the final rinse fill, water flushed into the compartment triggers the siphon. Softener is drawn through the siphon. Some water also overflows from the back of the compartment.
3. The siphon continues until the compartment is dry at the end of the wash cycle and ready for the next wash.
Expert Tips
Wash towels in Bold 2in1powder. It's built in fabric conditioner uses a different kind of technology that helps the towel absorb more water
Regularly clean/flush the dispenser compartment with warm water to avoid the siphon blocking!
Sometimes your washing machine does not dispense the fabric conditioner simply because the siphon may be blocked. Check the siphon for any signs of build up.
Clearing a blocked siphon in a typical dispenser...
There is usually a removable cover to help prevent the siphon becoming blocked.
Open the compartment by lifting out the cover to expose the siphon.
Clean residues by running the compartment under the hot tap. Scrubbing with an old tooth brush may help
