It is perfectly safe to use ordinary hand wash powder/liquid detergents with your top-load (twin) tub semi-automatic washing machine. You don't have to use (expensive) machine wash detergents. In fact, if you look at the Persil hand wash powder packaging, it is indicated "Best used for hand washing and top loader machine". Machine wash detergents (used for front-load fully automatic washers) are specially formulated for powerful cleaning while forming less suds (foam/lather) when mixed with water. Hand wash and top load tub washer detergents, on the other hand, are specially formulated for high foaming/lathering (produces more suds). In simpler terms, you could say machine wash detergents contain extra (adds to their cost) stain removal and whitening/brightening agents to compensate for their less foamy characteristic, while hand wash detergents contain a lot of (cheap) foaming agents and relatively less stain removal and bleaching agents. In other words, machine wash detergent is designed to be good at cleaning with little foam, while hand wash detergent is designed for cleaning using a lot of foam. Because of the high content of foaming agents (surfacants) contained in hand wash detergents, the insides of front-loaders can quickly develop a bad odour, especially when heat is added to the wash cycle, because fumes rise and quickly circulate inside the machine, in and outside of the drum. These fumes cling and dry onto the internal surfaces of the machine which are not part of the cleaning process. The next time you open the front door, you will not like the odour that comes out of the machine, and no amount of rinsing or cleaning the drum will get rid of the smell, because it will be coming from the other surfaces of the machine and not the drum. It is not an easy feat to reach and clean those surfaces to get rid of the odour. Do an experiment with hot water and hand wash detergent in a hand basin. You will feel the full brunt of the pungent fumes that immediately rise from the hot mixture. Cover the basin for a day (or just overnight) and uncover it, you will hate the smell that comes off of it! Imagine that smell clinging onto your laundry too. You won't believe how big of a problem that ordour is to front-loader users, but it is big enough to call for a special machine wash detergent formula that costs a lot more to produce so that the front-loaders remain usable.
Helo saw this video yesterday and I bought the same make,but the price is 25k in naivas. Thank you for helping me make the best decision as a working mother
This's so nice Mercy, i bought mine yesterday at 26450 i tell you 🥰🥰the machine is wow, no noise, hope it will serve me for some years to come, thanks dear and through your review you made me go for it.
Hey Faith🙂🙂 so proud I influenced your decision to get the machine and I hope you get the most out of it. Mine is now close to 1yr and half and still serving me well.
I wish we had Tubwashers this large in America. The maximum size I found was 40 lbs, I would buy this in a heart beat lol. I enjoyed this review; I hope you have a blessed and lovely day. ^.^ 🌹
I was researching on washing machine suitable to my house where I don't have tapped water.. Am very happy to come across this content. Keep on keeping on Mercy
You don’t have to connect that hose to the top of the machine, if you can connect the hose to the faucet and it reaches the tub of the machine, you can just hold it there with the lid and it’ll fill the tub. Or you can use the shower, if it’s a hand shower and not a fixed one. In Hungary we used to have these machines (you can still buy them, but people have automatic machines now, these semi automatic ones are used by older people or to wash working clothes), everyone used the shower to fill them. And we used to have machines made from stainless steel, some of them even had water heaters, but from the shower, you could always put the hot water in it.
Thank you for this Mercy,am about to buy myself one then just get a day burg who will just clean the house and baby sit instead of having a stay in nanny...i think the machine will come in handy a lot...
Hey guys what exact extension cable should I use for this machine to be safe and avoid overloading the wrong extension cable and getting electricity accidents?
@@carolinekyalo2112 it's the best.at first I had my doubts if the clothes will come out clean i was rooting for a frontload or the metallic topload.hii iko tops.
I bought nexus type four days ago,hapo kwa kurinse sikuwa na elewa.was putting water in the spiner unapata maji inachafuka and they were not drying I ended up rinsing using hands and hanging them.
Very detailed information, thanks. You say that you use about 500 Bob per month which is very cool. How many times do you do ur laundry per week? N this may sound silly but when do you know uve exceeded the max number in kgs?
Hey Eve and thanks for watching,,my electricity consumption has gone up by 500 bob and I do laundry once a week . When you find that clothes are not spinning smoothly during washing ( zinakwama kwama zinakataa kuzunguka) mostly you've exceed the weight ama umeweka maji kidogo.Water should always be slightly above the clothes level
Automatic machine do use alot of water.. Cos it automatically dictates timer like more than even an hour.. So you can imagine this semi automatic washes for 15 minutes. So semi it is.. Less water less electricity power too..
I've never owned an automatic machine so it may be hard for me to make a comparison but I'm comfortable with the water and power usage of my machine,,,zero complaints
I have the same machine and let me tell you Maina I am a happy woman ever since 🤣🤣🤣 na sijapata issues since last year though I use the Toss washing machine detergent ill try Persil and hio swali ya should you use normal detergent experts husema thats a No cz itaharibu machine
Hey Jacinta,,, mine can wash a 6 by 6 the light one but the heavy one it can't spin so I guess some might be too heavy for the machine, Personally I try towash only what fits
Hey Angeline,,,it uses very little power and this safe I actually have used extension since I got it which is about 7months now. I guess the fully automatic one is the one that requires proper power connection
It is perfectly safe to use ordinary hand wash powder/liquid detergents with your top-load (twin) tub semi-automatic washing machine. You don't have to use (expensive) machine wash detergents. In fact, if you look at the Persil hand wash powder packaging, it is indicated "Best used for hand washing and top loader machine".
Machine wash detergents (used for front-load fully automatic washers) are specially formulated for powerful cleaning while forming less suds (foam/lather) when mixed with water. Hand wash and top load tub washer detergents, on the other hand, are specially formulated for high foaming/lathering (produces more suds). In simpler terms, you could say machine wash detergents contain extra (adds to their cost) stain removal and whitening/brightening agents to compensate for their less foamy characteristic, while hand wash detergents contain a lot of (cheap) foaming agents and relatively less stain removal and bleaching agents. In other words, machine wash detergent is designed to be good at cleaning with little foam, while hand wash detergent is designed for cleaning using a lot of foam.
Because of the high content of foaming agents (surfacants) contained in hand wash detergents, the insides of front-loaders can quickly develop a bad odour, especially when heat is added to the wash cycle, because fumes rise and quickly circulate inside the machine, in and outside of the drum. These fumes cling and dry onto the internal surfaces of the machine which are not part of the cleaning process. The next time you open the front door, you will not like the odour that comes out of the machine, and no amount of rinsing or cleaning the drum will get rid of the smell, because it will be coming from the other surfaces of the machine and not the drum.
It is not an easy feat to reach and clean those surfaces to get rid of the odour. Do an experiment with hot water and hand wash detergent in a hand basin. You will feel the full brunt of the pungent fumes that immediately rise from the hot mixture. Cover the basin for a day (or just overnight) and uncover it, you will hate the smell that comes off of it! Imagine that smell clinging onto your laundry too. You won't believe how big of a problem that ordour is to front-loader users, but it is big enough to call for a special machine wash detergent formula that costs a lot more to produce so that the front-loaders remain usable.
Thank you so much for this detailed information,,I'm sure many people will get enlightened
I needed this
Thank you soo much
@@wangariwambui much welcome
Thank you for the information
Thank you for the information
You just answered my question
Helo saw this video yesterday and I bought the same make,but the price is 25k in naivas. Thank you for helping me make the best decision as a working mother
Hey Sara James I'm glad this video helped you make a decision,,such comments keep me motivated,, thanks 😊
Also bought a machine a week ago and i can say its a life saver.
It sure is waaah
How
Where did you buy it from?
Naivas
2years later is when I get mine 😊😊
You do not know how you have saved me dear God bless you so much, definitely going for this
I'm glad
This is the Kenyan review I was looking for.....good job Mercy...am your newest subscriber
Thanks Ruth and karibu here
This's so nice Mercy, i bought mine yesterday at 26450 i tell you 🥰🥰the machine is wow, no noise, hope it will serve me for some years to come, thanks dear and through your review you made me go for it.
Hey Faith🙂🙂 so proud I influenced your decision to get the machine and I hope you get the most out of it.
Mine is now close to 1yr and half and still serving me well.
How many kgs
@@faithwariara473 10kgs
@@mercymbuthia where did you buy it? I need to get one
@@faithwariara473 naivas supermarket
Newly bought the machine, thanks you mercy for the work
Welcome
I love the way you give a detailed explanation.Thanks girl.
Welcome
I wish we had Tubwashers this large in America. The maximum size I found was 40 lbs, I would buy this in a heart beat lol. I enjoyed this review; I hope you have a blessed and lovely day. ^.^ 🌹
I was researching on washing machine suitable to my house where I don't have tapped water.. Am very happy to come across this content. Keep on keeping on Mercy
I'm glad my content was helpful ❤️
I just acquired mine few days ago. It has saved me a lot. Currently the VoN 10 kg at Naivas is 34,500/- at Naivas two year later.
I have learned a lot from your explanation
You don’t have to connect that hose to the top of the machine, if you can connect the hose to the faucet and it reaches the tub of the machine, you can just hold it there with the lid and it’ll fill the tub. Or you can use the shower, if it’s a hand shower and not a fixed one. In Hungary we used to have these machines (you can still buy them, but people have automatic machines now, these semi automatic ones are used by older people or to wash working clothes), everyone used the shower to fill them. And we used to have machines made from stainless steel, some of them even had water heaters, but from the shower, you could always put the hot water in it.
Thank you for this Mercy,am about to buy myself one then just get a day burg who will just clean the house and baby sit instead of having a stay in nanny...i think the machine will come in handy a lot...
I believe it will Nyakanini and I'm glad the video was helpful
Mercy still planning to buy one but want someone to really do it practically pls
Hey guys what exact extension cable should I use for this machine to be safe and avoid overloading the wrong extension cable and getting electricity accidents?
I like how raw this video is. You have a new subscriber. Very informative and detailed 👊🏿
Thanks TheSpliff and welcome here
@@mercymbuthia nilingoja kuskia bei ...haha
@@TheSpliff29 I mentioned it was 20k and I bought it from Naivas
@@mercymbuthia thanks.
I'm gonna get a similar one for my mom. Thank you for the detailed information.
Much welcome Jane
Wau! You've made me to plan buy one, washing clothes that are piled is just crazy.
You will not regret it,,, hand washing takes up so much time and energy 🥵🥵
Kumbe the machine can actually clean. Your review is better than the company advert for the product.
🙈🙈🙈 thanks Sammy
This washing machine is just perfect and saves a lot.
It sure does,,one of my best purchase
What about duvet??
How
I one exactly like this one.....thanks for the tutorial
Thank you mercy I love the detailed explanations, appreciate so much for this teachings you are the best
Hello. This is a great presentation and very informative. Please keep it up.
Thankyou so much @Happy Henry Kenya
Thanks so much, your clear explanation is what I needed.
Hey Rahab,,, you are much welcome
smart explanation GOD BLESS YOU
Shida haitishangi nguo chafu saana vizuri kwa corners za nguo... U have to rewash na mkono
This is so great! Definitely helped me out. Thanks!
I'm glad it did Bridget,,,and have a merry Christmas
Thanks for the idea, am just into opening a laundry shop
All the best Ambrose
I can't wait for mine on Friday,ntafuwa Kila kitu kwa nyumba
I'm so happy for you,,, I hope its serving you well
Thank you Mercy for this. So informative!
Thanks for watching Francisca
Hehe just bought a similar machine yesterday. I'm here to learn how to use it lol
Congratulations and I hope you have learnt something
@@mercymbuthia á
@Nduta Samwa where and how much did you buy yours?
@@felisterschiboso2302 Powerstar supermkt at 21500
@@ndutasamwa9114 waaaau! In Naivas the same machine is 24,599.
Where is the Powerstar Supermarket?? I need to buy there
Hello, Aki umenichanua hapo kwa spinning, hiyo place nilibuy huyo msee hakuwa anaelewa but umenichanua. Thanks alot
wow,,,this is so affordable...also i like the fact that it saves money and hustles za mama fua...Thanks girl for the info
Welcome
Can you use salty water
@@joyceagola1590 yes. Where I stay the water is salty and I've not had any issue so far
Thanks dear.
I must get one for myself.
No more mama fua or househelp.
Thanks
Welcome Juliet
Thats great ,thanks alot for information coz am almost getting my 4days coming and i didn't know how to use it
Thanx for the unformation girl, satisfied for I was looking for bless up
Much welcome
Eishhh mummy si I just love this channel be blessed for always sharing such information with us.
Thanks dear
This is the best explanation ever.thanjs alot
Thanks for your feedback Beth,,, Appreciated
Buy Toss washing machine ya bucket or Airel ya Downy it's suitable for twin tub washing machine pia dats wat I use.
Thanks ,,this is what I will buy next
Washing machine muhimu haki. I love it and at 20k. Its really affordable.
It sure is affordable and so far so good
Front-load uses less water but consumes more power
Very detailed info. Thanks
Appreciated
Is the liquid more economical to use compared to powder?
Would you mind to share where you bought it? Coz supermarket they abit pricey
Buy online,if in Nairobi by from jiji
Good job Mercy,let me ask when you washing and spinning to remove the soap how is your water outlet
I don't get your question Florence
@@mercymbuthia How do you get out dirty water, and replace with clean one?
@@sabokevalentine7212 there is a drainage pipe
By the way to save water can I fetch the water from spinning and take it back to wash the remaining load
I tried that but nilipigwa tushock tudogo tudogo hadi nikaacha
Well explanatory, how much is that amount in naira? Am from Nigeria. Thanks for your response.
Hello Tunmise,,, the price is 20 dollarsplease convert that to Naira.
thanks
200 dollars not 20 plz
Using normal hose pipe fits exactly to drain water.
I realized that too btw
Do you also use to clean mens khaki? If so what do you do to prevent then from loosing colour
I do, I use gentle wash and use very little detergent
Please can you recommend whoever sold you the machine?
I bought it from Naivas supermarket
How do u wash sock's???? Zangu hua hazingari
Btw hata zangu hua hazing'ari as good as when I hand wash them 😁😁
@@mercymbuthia oooh! thanks, 😊
Wea does the water in the washer go? The dirty water?
The machine has a draining pipe
Mercy. Hi. Can i wash and spin at the same time?
Yeah_haji yes you can
Does anyone know where I can buy a new drainage pipe and that lid on the spinner that's used to prevent the clothes from flying out?
I got no idea
This is a very informative video. Thank you for this.
Welcome Lizzy
Where can i get this machine? It is very nice.
I got mine at Naivas supermarket
How do u get rid of the water uv used?
Turn the drain selector to drain the water
This is very nice. Good job Mercy
Thanks
Wow thanks for educating us we appreciate so much for this content
Thanks for watching
Glad it was helpful
Pls what if the spinning side does not have hole space
I just bought my own and it’s the washing space only that has hole space
Hey Kemmy, do you mean draining hole, if so it only has one and it serves for both washing and spinning side
I just got mine.I literally washed everything in my house exept my seats and matresses .
haha I love this, how's the experience so far? can't wait to get mine very soon God willing
@@carolinekyalo2112 it's the best.at first I had my doubts if the clothes will come out clean i was rooting for a frontload or the metallic topload.hii iko tops.
Thus great! At how much and where did you purchase it?
😂😂😂😂😂Ur soo funny
lmao!
Hey Mercy? Can I use an extension for this washing machine incase the socket is far?
Hello Esther,,,yes you can I actually also use an extension
am buying this machine end month,Niambie how does it clean the jean trousers?how many minutes and what setting is required?
Where did you buy this . Really I need of it
Naivas supermarket
I am in Nakuru. Where can I get this von machine
You can check Naivas Supermarket,,,
I just bought mine😌😌 can't wait to use it
Hey Rose,,, how is it serving you ?
Am here to learn before I buy myself one
Hope you have gotten useful information from the video
Same to me
@@elishebahomari4385 hope you have learnt something
Same to me
I bought nexus type four days ago,hapo kwa kurinse sikuwa na elewa.was putting water in the spiner unapata maji inachafuka and they were not drying I ended up rinsing using hands and hanging them.
Not sure how to use the nexus one but just check kwa hizi streets za RUclips you might get a proper review
How many lbs is it like 26 or 18??
Thanks really needed this
Much welcome
Good morning to you you sound so jolly such a charming young lady thank you for the tutorial take care
Thanks Tracey and happy new year
Can it wash jeans trousers
Yes it can,,, just set the wash knob at gentle and avoid using powder soap to avoid fading the jeans
How do you remove clothes stuck below spinner drum???
Socks are the ones that get stuck mosty,,, I have a kastick to pull them out
@@mercymbuthia I had to be creative, I have a wire for removing.
Heey where did you get your Von washing machine at 20k ? I'd really love to have one but they're selling it at 30k over here
Hello Titus , , I bought mine at Naivas supermarket gateway mall
30k is a lot
I went to naivas today they are selling at 29845
@@lucymauakisyanga8802 Naivas has an offer for Mika top load machine 10kg at 25k.. I bought mine there and it's serving me well
Thank baby girl fod the video
Much welcome Maureen,,, I hope it was helpful
Thank you ❤️so informative I am buying one this week so I needed this
Glad the information I shared was helpful to you
Is it enough to wash a blanket Mercy
Is it enough to wash a blanket Mercy
good job 👌
Thank you
Where did you buy this machine @ kshs 20k?
Naivas supermarket
wow this is amazing...where can I buy one
I got mine at Naivas supermarket
Hey can it wash shoes
Yes it can
Good asap to have it
Hi where do you buy this kind of machine I live in Canadá
Hey I'm in Kenya,,got it at a supermarket
Can i use an extension i dont have an extra socket in my house
Yes Maryvine you can for thi types of machine personally I use an extension
I love this washing machine! so; you bought this how much?
Hey Juliette,,, it was around 20k then
I just got Hisense 11kg at 32
I hope it's serving ypu well
Very detailed information, thanks. You say that you use about 500 Bob per month which is very cool. How many times do you do ur laundry per week? N this may sound silly but when do you know uve exceeded the max number in kgs?
Hey Eve and thanks for watching,,my electricity consumption has gone up by 500 bob and I do laundry once a week .
When you find that clothes are not spinning smoothly during washing ( zinakwama kwama zinakataa kuzunguka) mostly you've exceed the weight ama umeweka maji kidogo.Water should always be slightly above the clothes level
@@mercymbuthia thank you!
MERCY Share the place you bought it. Quickmart is so expensive
Hey Kevin,,I bought it at Naivas supermarket
Thanks now i can purchase the machine
Hey Mike I got mine at Naivas supermarket
@@mercymbuthia whats the price
Any one with nexus atueleze how to use it , especially spinning and draining?
Hi, can it fit a 5by 6 duvet?
Yes. 10kg can wash even 6x6
Does this machine actually dry e clothes?
They come out semi dry,,, like 90%dry
Mercy where did you buy yours please
Naivas supermarket
Haiyaaa...Maji. Haha...LOL. We Kenyans can't forget the basics...karibu aseme Aiseeeeeee!!!
I'll buy mine this month my hands imeharibika juu ya kuosha
It will come through a great deal
It will come through a great deal
Love your video 👍
Thanks Mary
Automatic machine do use alot of water.. Cos it automatically dictates timer like more than even an hour.. So you can imagine this semi automatic washes for 15 minutes. So semi it is.. Less water less electricity power too..
I've never owned an automatic machine so it may be hard for me to make a comparison but I'm comfortable with the water and power usage of my machine,,,zero complaints
True my automatic washing machine can go for one hour plus lots of water. Am tempted to have a twin tub. Less time washing plus less water wasted.
Thank you for this info I will definitely go for semi
@@rentspaceke5309 I'm glad the video was helpful
Don't forget to subscribe for more
@@mercymbuthia already asubbie😊
I have the same machine and let me tell you Maina I am a happy woman ever since 🤣🤣🤣 na sijapata issues since last year though I use the Toss washing machine detergent ill try Persil and hio swali ya should you use normal detergent experts husema thats a No cz itaharibu machine
My fellow happy woman 😁😁😁cheers
Hii machine wash pia ni expe,,I'm currently using toss is more pocket friendly
How much is the 1liter Persil liquid soap going for in the supermarket?
Can you wash as you spin dry?.like can the two tabs run concurrently
Yes Phylis they can
Thanks for your explanation... Was planning to have one now I know how to use it....
Gal of all the reviews av watched urs nailed kwanza hiyo part ya ku rinse hapo kwa washer inafanya fabric softener ishike vizuri,,,
Hi dear. I love your video. Where did you buy it
Naivas supermarket,,, but the price has increased
Hello Mercy...How do you wash your duvets in a 10kg topload? I tried to wash my 5by6 duvet and it did not spin
Hey Jacinta,,, mine can wash a 6 by 6 the light one but the heavy one it can't spin so I guess some might be too heavy for the machine, Personally I try towash only what fits
@@mercymbuthia thanks
Ukitumia extension haiwez choma..coz I think it needs a lot of power
Hey Angeline,,,it uses very little power and this safe
I actually have used extension since I got it which is about 7months now.
I guess the fully automatic one is the one that requires proper power connection
You can just improvise using a high voltage socket and cable, it's even cheaper and lasts longer than the extension
Just pull your machine near the sink if the hose is short..... And how many units token does the machine consume