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The Durant News
Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi
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Household advice recommends lighter loads in washing machines for cleaner clothes, citing manufacturer capacities, a study at Ohio State College showing optimal 7.5-8 pound loads, and USDA suggestions of 6-7 pounds, with an example assortment for an 8-pound load.
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A heavy load in the washing machine may save time on a busy day, but clothes come out cleaner if you give the machine a lighter load.
Manufacturers of cylinder or agitator-type washers name nine pounds a capacity load. For the pulsator washer the top load is eight pounds.
A recent study at Ohio State College showed that all washers do a better job with a seven and one-half to eight pound load. The U. S. Department of Agriculture suggest a six to seven pound load for best results.
A combination of large and small pieces was found practical and satisfactory. An example of a typical assortment for an eight pound load is: Two sheets, two pillow slips, two bath towels, two men's white shirts, two luncheon clothes and about a pound of tea towels or other small items.
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A heavy load saves time but results in less clean clothes; lighter loads are better. Manufacturers specify 9 pounds for cylinder/agitator washers and 8 pounds for pulsator. Ohio State College study shows best results with 7.5-8 pounds; USDA suggests 6-7 pounds. Mix large and small items; example for 8 pounds: two sheets, two pillow slips, two bath towels, two men's white shirts, two luncheon cloths, and about a pound of tea towels or small items.