Have you ever taken your laundry out of the washing machine and found some detergent left behind?
Experts share common washing mistakes people make. increase. Avoiding them saves both clothes and money.
Rich Handel, a test engineer at Consumer Reports,shared the top 5 common laundry mistakes to avoid.
"Never use fabric softener. It's a waste of money," Rich said in his TikTok video.
He explained:
As a second tip, an electronics expert advised viewers to never remove their laundry in the bathtub.
“Why? You can get the same result using a washing machine. It saves a lot of effort and hassle. Just use it," Rich said.
``Detergents are concentrated, so if you use too much, they leave residue on your clothes and the washing machine, saving you money,'' explained the test engineer.
Rich advised his followers, ``Don't put stained clothing in the dryer until you are sure the stain is gone.''
He explained:
As a final tip, Rich explained a laundry mistake that almost everyone makes.
``Don't overfill [your] washing machine. I don't think you realize how strong the smell of your clothes can be on other people," she wrote.
one of his TikTok users commented:
"My first rule was NEVER put fabric softener in the machine. I haven't in years.
