If you have a really dirty load of laundry, you should use extra detergent, right? Well, no. Using too much detergent is the most common mistake that people make when doing laundry. Unfortunately, it wastes money, harms the environment, and can cause problems with your machine.
With over 30 years of appliance repair experience, I’ve seen a lot of things go wrong with washers. Luckily, most of the common laundry mistakes are completely preventable and by avoiding them, you can save money, help your washer last longer, and reduce pollution.
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Here is the most common laundry mistake, but also the easiest to correct:
Using Too Much Detergent
Of all the laundry mistakes I see, using too much detergent is the most common. Very…