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The capacity of the washing machine reflects the weight of dried clothes, such as 7 kg of dry clothes in 7 kg machine. Avoid overloading the machine, it does not clean the clothes properly and the machine can be spoiled.

Why is the washing machine bought in kg?
Highlights
- The capacity of the washing machine shows the weight of dried clothes in kilograms.
- Wasting less clothes causes water and electricity wastage.
- 1/3 of the drum should be left empty to fill the clothes correctly.
Actually, the capacity of the washing machine is described, it reflects the weight of dried clothes. That is, a 7 kg machine means that you can wash dry clothes up to about 7 kg in it at a time. This weight is before washing clothes, not after wet or after absorbing water. For example, in 7 kg machine you can wash 2 jeans, 2-3 shirts, some undergarments and a towel comfortably. However, this figure also depends on the fabric and texture of clothing. Heavy winter clothes fill the weight quickly, while light summer clothes can come in more quantity.
Therefore, it is important that you take care of the capacity of the machine while putting clothes. The ideal situation is that the drum of the machine should be filled in three parts. One part from clothes, one part to air, and one part for water and dissolved detergent. With this, clothes are washed better and the machine also works with its full force. Now whenever you see a kilo capacity of the washing machine, understand it like a guideline. This does not mean that the power or performance of the machine is more or less, but it is an indication that according to your needs, which machine is right for you. If your family is big, then the 8-10 kg machine is better for you. At the same time, if you live alone or have two people home, then 6-7 kg machine is also sufficient.
Vividha Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (News18). He has a Bachelor and Masters degree in journalism from Delhi University. She has been working in the field of journalism for 3 years. Currently News 18 …Read more
Vividha Singh is a journalist in News18 Hindi (News18). He has a Bachelor and Masters degree in journalism from Delhi University. She has been working in the field of journalism for 3 years. Currently News 18 … Read more