Laundry sheets are refreshingly hard to mess up. There's no cap to measure, no drips and no blue goo on the side of the bottle. But there are a few tricks.
Quick answer: put the sheet directly in the drum before your clothes, use one for a normal load, and choose any water temperature. If it ever doesn't dissolve, tear it in half next time.
Where to put it
| Washer | Where |
|---|---|
| Top-load | In the drum, before the clothes |
| Front-load | In the drum, at the back |
| HE | In the drum, not the dispenser |
The drum, every time. The dispenser drawer is for liquids. Sheets just get stuck in there and sulk.
How many?
- Small or normal load: one sheet.
- Large or very dirty load: two sheets.
Article 38 has the full chart.
Water temperature
Sheets are designed to dissolve across temperatures. Use whatever your fabric label allows.†
Troubleshooting
- Sheet didn't dissolve? Tear it in half and put it under the clothes.
- Very short or very cold cycle? Dissolve the sheet in a cup of warm water first.
- Overloaded drum? Take a few things out. Clothes need room to move.
Article 37 covers cold water in detail.
FAQ
Do you put laundry sheets in the drum or the dispenser? The drum.
Can I use laundry sheets in a front loader? Yes. Put the sheet at the back of the drum.
Do laundry sheets work in cold water? They're designed to. Tear it in half for very cold, short cycles.
Can I cut a sheet for small loads? Yes, tear it in half.
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