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title: "Water hardness and laundry: detergent and deposits"
description: "Water hardness and laundry dosing are connected. Learn how to check your supply, interpret detergent instructions and distinguish appliance maintenance."
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# Water hardness and laundry: detergent and deposits

Water hardness and laundry dosing are connected. Learn how to check your supply, interpret detergent instructions and distinguish appliance maintenance.

## In brief

Water hardness and laundry detergent dosing are connected, but rough towels alone do not establish that your water is hard. Avoid guessing from your neighbourhood or the taste of the water.

## Check the supply reaching the machine

Consult the supplier's information for your supply area or use a hardness test. Record both the result and its units; values expressed in different units cannot be compared directly. If your building has a softener, consider the water actually entering the appliance.

[Bosch's hard-water guidance](https://www.bosch-home.ro/service/primeste-suport/apa-dura-si-masinile-de-spalat-rufe) discusses appliance protection. Use your particular model's manual for maintenance procedures.

## Adjust dosing deliberately

Read the detergent table for measured hardness, load size and soil level. Do not automatically double the dose or combine several descaling products without compatibility instructions. Change one variable at a time and check rinsing results.

For [rough towels](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/soft-and-absorbent-towels), also investigate overloading, detergent quantity and drying. Water is not the only possible cause.

## Separate cleaning from descaling

Cleaning the drawer and accessible components is different from removing mineral deposits. Use manufacturer-approved products and procedures, without mixing acids and bleach. Visible deposits, errors or unusual operation may need servicing rather than another vinegar cycle.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is water hardness identical throughout Bucharest?
Do not assume one value applies to every address. Check your supply area and any treatment equipment in the building.

### Does fabric softener replace a water softener?
Do not use fabric conditioner as a treatment for water hardness or appliance deposits. Follow its intended purpose and dose separately from machine maintenance.

## Related guides

- [Detergent for sensitive skin: what to check](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/detergent-for-sensitive-skin)
- [Sweat smell in clothes: causes and practical fixes](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/sweat-smell-in-clothes)
- [Common laundry problems: how to find the cause](https://spalatoria-germana.ro/en/blog/common-laundry-problems)

## Sources and further reading

- [Bosch's hard-water guidance](https://www.bosch-home.ro/service/primeste-suport/apa-dura-si-masinile-de-spalat-rufe)