Floretti
Washing tips
How many laundry strips do you need per load?
"How many laundry strips per wash?" sounds like a question with one answer. It's not, and that's actually good news. Half a drum of lightly worn shirts requires something different than a full load of towels after the weekend. Three things together determine what you need: how much laundry is in the machine, how dirty it is, and what the guideline on your packaging says.
A practical dosing table
| Situation | Starting point | Pay attention to this |
|---|---|---|
| Small or lightly soiled laundry | Half a strip may be sufficient | Check the packaging and avoid overdosing |
| Normal daily laundry | Follow the standard dosage | Leave space for water and detergent to circulate |
| Full drum or heavily soiled | Use the higher dosage from the guideline | Choose a program that matches the care label |
See this table as your starting point, not as a replacement for the packaging. Products differ in concentration and format, so the Floretti packaging is always paramount.
Why more laundry strips don't always work better
With liquid detergent, a full cap is easily poured: an extra dash just to be sure. With laundry strips, that temptation is smaller, but the principle remains the same: adding more does not automatically make the result better. Too much product can leave unnecessary residue, and it makes comparing between washes unclear.
Therefore, start with the recommended amount. If the laundry is not clean afterward, first find the cause. Was the drum too full? Was the program too short? Did the stain need pre-treatment, or had it been there for days? Extra detergent doesn't solve any of those four.
Dosing for towels, bedding, and sports laundry
Towels and bedding take up a lot of space and are often washed at a higher temperature. Do not fill the drum so much that the textile gets stuck; that space is precisely what cleans it. Sports clothing mainly retains odor; follow the care label and be conservative with extra fragrance products if they can affect the breathability of the textile.
For heavily soiled clothing, targeted pre-treatment of a stain usually works better than dosing the entire drum more heavily. Always test a stain remover according to the label and check if it is suitable for the fabric.
How many strips are in a pack?
That depends on the variant and the dosage you adhere to. A claim like "up to 132 washes" should therefore always be read in conjunction with the dosing guideline: if you use half a strip for smaller washes, you will get more washes out of the same number of strips than if you use a whole one every time. So, don't just look at the number on the front, but also at the size of your laundry and the instructions for use.
Frequently asked questions
Is half a laundry strip enough?
For a smaller or lightly soiled wash, half a strip may be sufficient. For a full drum, towels, or heavier soil, the higher dosage may be needed. Check the Floretti packaging for your variant.
Do I need to use more with hard water?
Water hardness can affect how detergent works, but the correct adjustment varies per product and machine. Do not automatically use extra strips; first follow the product guideline and see if your machine or water supplier provides information about water hardness.
Why isn't my laundry fresh?
Check loading, dosing, temperature, drying time, and the condition of the machine. Do not leave wet laundry in the drum for long and clean the dispenser drawer and door seal according to your machine's manual.
Would you like to know more about scents, fragrance-free washing, or washing while traveling? That's in the Floretti wash guide. If you're mainly concerned about the correct placement in the machine, read the step-by-step explanation on how to use laundry strips.
