Clothes that do not get clean in the machine

Short answer: If the clothes do not get clean, the machine is usually too full, the dosage wrong or the programme too short. Those three things cover almost every case.

Too full a machine

Clothes get clean by moving. See why clothes do not get clean in an overfilled machine.

Wrong dosage

Too little detergent does not clean, too much is not rinsed out. See how to dose detergent correctly.

Too short a programme

Quick programmes rinse less well. Use a normal programme for sweaty clothes.

The machine itself

A machine with a build-up in the seal gives a smell to the whole load. Run an empty wash at high temperature now and then.

Stains

Stains have to be treated before the wash, not by the wash itself. See stains on bamboo clothing.

See the range

See the basics in bamboo underwear for men.

Washing

The rest of the rules are in the washing guide.

Wash sooner after wearing

Dirt and sweat that have sat for a week are harder to get out than fresh ones. Wash sweaty clothes within a couple of days. See bamboo t-shirts for men.

Frequently asked questions

Why do the clothes not get clean?

Most often because the machine is too full or the dosage is wrong.

Does a quick programme help?

For lightly soiled clothes. For sweaty clothes it rinses too poorly.

Does the machine need cleaning?

An empty wash at high temperature now and then removes build-up.