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.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this detailed information,,I'm sure many people will get enlightened

@wangariwambui

3 жыл бұрын

I needed this Thank you soo much

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@wangariwambui much welcome

@mercykeya1934

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information

@monyenche

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the information You just answered my question

I love the way you give a detailed explanation.Thanks girl.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you found the video helpful,,, don't forget to subscribe and give it a thumbs up

You do not know how you have saved me dear God bless you so much, definitely going for this

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad

Newly bought the machine, thanks you mercy for the work

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome

This is the Kenyan review I was looking for.....good job Mercy...am your newest subscriber

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ruth and karibu here

Thanks so much, your clear explanation is what I needed.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rahab,,, you are much welcome

Thank you Mercy for this. So informative!

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Francisca

This is so great! Definitely helped me out. Thanks!

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it did Bridget,,,and have a merry Christmas

Also bought a machine a week ago and i can say its a life saver.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is waaah

@Honest_Man

2 жыл бұрын

How

@XavierMainaGitonga

2 жыл бұрын

Where did you buy it from?

@antonettewambani805

2 жыл бұрын

Naivas

@susanwairegi6431

11 ай бұрын

2years later is when I get mine 😊😊

Eishhh mummy si I just love this channel be blessed for always sharing such information with us.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear

Hello. This is a great presentation and very informative. Please keep it up.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou so much @Happy Henry Kenya

Thats great ,thanks alot for information coz am almost getting my 4days coming and i didn't know how to use 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...

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

I believe it will Nyakanini and I'm glad the video was helpful

@monicahmunene2994

2 жыл бұрын

Mercy still planning to buy one but want someone to really do it practically pls

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

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Sara James I'm glad this video helped you make a decision,,such comments keep me motivated,, thanks 😊

Thank you mercy I love the detailed explanations, appreciate so much for this teachings you are the best

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.

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.

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

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.

@faithwariara473

2 жыл бұрын

How many kgs

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

@@faithwariara473 10kgs

@faithwariara473

2 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia where did you buy it? I need to get one

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

@@faithwariara473 naivas supermarket

Wow thanks for educating us we appreciate so much for this content

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful

This is the best explanation ever.thanjs alot

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback Beth,,, Appreciated

Wau! You've made me to plan buy one, washing clothes that are piled is just crazy.

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

You will not regret it,,, hand washing takes up so much time and energy 🥵🥵

I like how raw this video is. You have a new subscriber. Very informative and detailed 👊🏿

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks TheSpliff and welcome here

@TheSpliff29

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia nilingoja kuskia bei ...haha

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@TheSpliff29 I mentioned it was 20k and I bought it from Naivas

@TheSpliff29

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia thanks.

Very detailed info. Thanks

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciated

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

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my content was helpful ❤️

@godfreykinyanjui7858

Жыл бұрын

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.

Thanks for the idea, am just into opening a laundry shop

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

All the best Ambrose

I have learned a lot from your explanation

Love your video 👍

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mary

Nice one..Thanks for the infor. Keep winning

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks dear

smart explanation GOD BLESS YOU

I'm gonna get a similar one for my mom. Thank you for the detailed information.

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Much welcome Jane

Good morning to you you sound so jolly such a charming young lady thank you for the tutorial take care

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tracey and happy new year

This washing machine is just perfect and saves a lot.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

It sure does,,one of my best purchase

@nancywambura2350

3 жыл бұрын

What about duvet??

@Honest_Man

2 жыл бұрын

How

This is a very informative video. Thank you for this.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Lizzy

Thanks really needed this

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Much welcome

as always i'm here to support

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate dear

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?

Thanks dear. I must get one for myself. No more mama fua or househelp. Thanks

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome Juliet

Am looking forward to getting one for my self

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

It will save you alot of time

@thechecks1268

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia given it a thought already

Kumbe the machine can actually clean. Your review is better than the company advert for the product.

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

🙈🙈🙈 thanks Sammy

Thanx for the unformation girl, satisfied for I was looking for bless up

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Much welcome

Wow thanks for showing us..sijui kutumiaa hahaha

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome,, atleast now you have an idea

Great content... I was waiting for the price niende nibuy like now now😂

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Now you have it dear,,,

Thank you ❤️so informative I am buying one this week so I needed this

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Glad the information I shared was helpful to you

@gracekoskei1933

2 жыл бұрын

Is it enough to wash a blanket Mercy

@gracekoskei1933

2 жыл бұрын

Is it enough to wash a blanket Mercy

wow,,,this is so affordable...also i like the fact that it saves money and hustles za mama fua...Thanks girl for the info

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome

@joyceagola1590

3 жыл бұрын

Can you use salty water

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@joyceagola1590 yes. Where I stay the water is salty and I've not had any issue so far

Hehe just bought a similar machine yesterday. I'm here to learn how to use it lol

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations and I hope you have learnt something

@annettemartin7458

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia á

@felisterschiboso2302

3 жыл бұрын

@Nduta Samwa where and how much did you buy yours?

@ndutasamwa9114

3 жыл бұрын

@@felisterschiboso2302 Powerstar supermkt at 21500

@felisterschiboso2302

3 жыл бұрын

@@ndutasamwa9114 waaaau! In Naivas the same machine is 24,599. Where is the Powerstar Supermarket?? I need to buy there

Thanks now i can purchase the machine

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mike I got mine at Naivas supermarket

Thank you hunnie.... we needed this info 😘

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Much welcome dear🥰

good job 👌

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

1k subscribers 💃🏾 yaay🎉

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Yaaay we are getting there

@evelynkathure4820

2 жыл бұрын

I have the its doing good .but please if anyone knows of its spares please need to know.thanks a lot mercy

Girl you are so happy to have a watching machine

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Coz it has saved my life literally 😁😁

Front-load uses less water but consumes more power

Washing machine muhimu haki. I love it and at 20k. Its really affordable.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

It sure is affordable and so far so good

I just got mine.I literally washed everything in my house exept my seats and matresses .

@carolinekyalo2112

3 жыл бұрын

haha I love this, how's the experience so far? can't wait to get mine very soon God willing

@slik128

3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@michaelmugo5126

3 жыл бұрын

Thus great! At how much and where did you purchase it?

@vashtyjeriy3064

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂Ur soo funny

@bq-9238

2 жыл бұрын

lmao!

Have always thought washing machines are expensive....damn....I need one asap

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Me too,,,aky and the way they are affordable

@b1k873

3 жыл бұрын

Sijui kwa nini wakenya hufikiria hivyo. Ukilipa ku clean nusu mwaka pekee ushapotea pesa kushinda bei ya hii machine.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

So true

@sarahomuchei2127

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia tell me at what point do you weka the fabric softer.. Izo downy, sta soft..

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@sarahomuchei2127 I weka them kwa my final rinse although I don't use them all the time

Hi Mercy, is the water you use soft or hard. As in can the machine handle borehole water that is hard.

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Alley ,, it can handle hard water that's what I've been using

I just bought mine😌😌 can't wait to use it

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Hey Rose,,, how is it serving you ?

Hello, Aki umenichanua hapo kwa spinning, hiyo place nilibuy huyo msee hakuwa anaelewa but umenichanua. Thanks alot

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?

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

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

@evewangare8862

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia thank you!

Wow...where did you buy it?

This is very nice. Good job Mercy

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Buy Toss washing machine ya bucket or Airel ya Downy it's suitable for twin tub washing machine pia dats wat I use.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks ,,this is what I will buy next

I can't wait for mine on Friday,ntafuwa Kila kitu kwa nyumba

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

I'm so happy for you,,, I hope its serving you well

Good job Mercy,let me ask when you washing and spinning to remove the soap how is your water outlet

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

I don't get your question Florence

@sabokevalentine7212

2 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia How do you get out dirty water, and replace with clean one?

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

@@sabokevalentine7212 there is a drainage pipe

Haiyaaa...Maji. Haha...LOL. We Kenyans can't forget the basics...karibu aseme Aiseeeeeee!!!

Shida haitishangi nguo chafu saana vizuri kwa corners za nguo... U have to rewash na mkono

Just pull your machine near the sink if the hose is short..... And how many units token does the machine consume

Using normal hose pipe fits exactly to drain water.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

I realized that too btw

How do you get rid of lint on this one?

Am here to learn before I buy myself one

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hope you have gotten useful information from the video

@elishebahomari4385

3 жыл бұрын

Same to me

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@elishebahomari4385 hope you have learnt something

@maryhoka346

3 жыл бұрын

Same to me

Do you also use to clean mens khaki? If so what do you do to prevent then from loosing colour

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

I do, I use gentle wash and use very little detergent

By the way to save water can I fetch the water from spinning and take it back to wash the remaining load

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

I tried that but nilipigwa tushock tudogo tudogo hadi nikaacha

Damn that's huge I wish mine was that big

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

but at least you have one

@Jocy-xj9jz

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia that's very true

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

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Kemmy, do you mean draining hole, if so it only has one and it serves for both washing and spinning side

Would you mind to share where you bought it? Coz supermarket they abit pricey

@cecilymuriithi5911

Жыл бұрын

Buy online,if in Nairobi by from jiji

I love this washing machine! so; you bought this how much?

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Juliette,,, it was around 20k then

Hello Mercy...How do you wash your duvets in a 10kg topload? I tried to wash my 5by6 duvet and it did not spin

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

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

@jacintakyalo3117

2 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia thanks

Great content...kindly share the shop name. I want to buy it

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dorcas I got it at Naivas supermarket

Wow. The video is very informative. Do you use an extension for your washing machine

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Caroline,,,yes I use an extension

@carolinemungai8468

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia sorry to disturb. What kind? Aki i really need to buy one.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolinemungai8468 mine is from von and I got it at 20k from Naivas

@carolinemungai8468

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia i have a washing machine dia. Front load fully automatic 9kgs.I am asking about the extension because i dont want to place it in the balcony its too dusty. I dont know the kind of an extension that i should get because there is no socket in the bathroom. Sorry to disturb

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@carolinemungai8468 it's a very normal extension 13A /220 Volts. I bought it at Naivas at over 1K

Thank baby girl fod the video

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Much welcome Maureen,,, I hope it was helpful

Wow, explaining to simply to a kenyan like me. Kudos Mercy. Just thinking how do you drain the dirty water in the first trap?, ama kuna drainer kama ya spinner.

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Yes the drainer is common for the two tubs.Thank you so much for your question dear

Hey Mercy? Can I use an extension for this washing machine incase the socket is far?

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Esther,,,yes you can I actually also use an extension

Well explanatory, how much is that amount in naira? Am from Nigeria. Thanks for your response.

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hello Tunmise,,, the price is 20 dollarsplease convert that to Naira. thanks

@bellacuresalon2548

3 жыл бұрын

200 dollars not 20 plz

Hi dear. I love your video. Where did you buy it

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Naivas supermarket,,, but the price has increased

Can you wash as you spin dry?.like can the two tabs run concurrently

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Phylis they can

@mercymaina7335

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your explanation... Was planning to have one now I know how to use it....

@nancygioche5793

2 жыл бұрын

Gal of all the reviews av watched urs nailed kwanza hiyo part ya ku rinse hapo kwa washer inafanya fabric softener ishike vizuri,,,

wow this is amazing...where can I buy one

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

I got mine at Naivas supermarket

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?

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

I got no idea

Mercy. Hi. Can i wash and spin at the same time?

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah_haji yes you can

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

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Titus , , I bought mine at Naivas supermarket gateway mall 30k is a lot

@lucymauakisyanga8802

2 жыл бұрын

I went to naivas today they are selling at 29845

@jacintakyalo3117

2 жыл бұрын

@@lucymauakisyanga8802 Naivas has an offer for Mika top load machine 10kg at 25k.. I bought mine there and it's serving me well

Do u wash jeans in a semi automatic machine

Can i use an extension i dont have an extra socket in my house

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Maryvine you can for thi types of machine personally I use an extension

Please can you recommend whoever sold you the machine?

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

I bought it from Naivas supermarket

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

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

My fellow happy woman 😁😁😁cheers Hii machine wash pia ni expe,,I'm currently using toss is more pocket friendly

@njokimaina6846

2 жыл бұрын

How much is the 1liter Persil liquid soap going for in the supermarket?

Where did you buy this . Really I need of it

@mercymbuthia

Жыл бұрын

Naivas supermarket

Hi where do you buy this kind of machine I live in Canadá

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

Hey I'm in Kenya,,got it at a supermarket

Great content...we request for your support

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Sending support right back

Any one with nexus atueleze how to use it , especially spinning and draining?

MERCY Share the place you bought it. Quickmart is so expensive

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kevin,,I bought it at Naivas supermarket

watching this now though bei imepanda since you bought. lazima nibuy end month

@mercymbuthia

2 жыл бұрын

I noticed bei imapenda but it's a worthy investment

I really need a washing machine How many kgs is this one?

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Shiko this is 10kgs

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..

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

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

@felicia_mwilaria

3 жыл бұрын

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.

@rentspaceke5309

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this info I will definitely go for semi

@mercymbuthia

3 жыл бұрын

@@rentspaceke5309 I'm glad the video was helpful Don't forget to subscribe for more

@rentspaceke5309

3 жыл бұрын

@@mercymbuthia already asubbie😊

am buying this machine end month,Niambie how does it clean the jean trousers?how many minutes and what setting is required?