just fill the jar,run it 20 minutes.
try to use .9999 fine silver wire.
or .999 the above being the best.
Clean the rods with a scrube pad,every use.
one mayonaise jar does all my clothes.
then i make more.
Always use distilled water.
Tap water will gtunge up your silver.
You can check it with one of those dollar store red laser pointers.