Unfortunately, we have some bad news for you: You’re probably doing your laundry all wrong.
Unless you’re unthinkably rich or lucky enough to have someone in your life who handles your household chores, you’re probably doing your laundry at least a few times a month. You’d think that would mean you know exactly what to do to ensure you’re getting your clothes as clean as possible — and maybe even saving some time, energy and money while you’re doing it.
Or, at least, we — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, the co-hosts of ) is the “express” cycle and that dryer sheets are our enemy, but he also informed us that we’re probably using our laundry detergent wrong too.
There’s also a scientific explanation for why using too much detergent can mean you’re actually ending up with less clean clothes.“The dirt and germs come off the clothes and go into the water,” Richardson, the author of the bestselling explained. “They get trapped in the surfactant and then, when the rinse comes, the surfactant goes down the drain.
Richardson also gave us tips for zapping static electricity using aluminum foil, told us how to avoid pit stains using vinegar, and much more. Need some help with something you’ve been doing wrong? Email us at [email protected], and we might investigate the topic in an upcoming episode.
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