I Didn't Know That! Are You Using Too Much Detergent on Your Clothes?

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Published 2024-04-05

If you have a lot of questions about laundry, the Laundry Lab at Consumer Reports is the place to go. According to laundry expert Rich Handel, people are using way too much detergent. Most people know that you have to separate lights from darks but it's actually a bit more complicated than that. Handel says to separate heavier items from light-colored clothing. For example, you do not want to wash a heavy pair of jeans with a light sweater.

All Comments (21)

@dmj9612 2 months ago

I pour the detergent like I do my seasonings which is until it feels right 😂
@xDORANBOLTx 2 months ago

Almost all clothing items have a different way to wash them...if you followed all that i would love to see your water and electricity bill 😅
@jimmytam4600 2 months ago

Don't care. Just dump everything in, add detergent, turn on power, press play. That's how everyone does it.
@robertsalazar2201 2 months ago

Yeah… so, that’s not going to happen. 😂
@WaitingxInxSilence 2 months ago

She just filled it up to the 2nd line on the cap? The whole video was just to say “follow the instructions.”
@antihero5203 2 months ago

Why is he yelling at her? Chill dude.
@JC-de1ik 2 months ago

I'll use less detergent now for sure but I'm combining all colors in 1 load only.
@pjesf 2 months ago

I’m astounded at the things for which this woman requires the advice of an expert
@dannschmit8604 2 months ago

I instinctively knew all this already. I've always separated my laundry by color and fabric type. Have to leave room for water to get dirt out and keep it from getting back into the fabric. Tide concentrated is great! Don't need a lot.
@jahmalonbethel1307 2 months ago

I wash my clothes the way I want it.
@Nickbennett87 2 months ago

I’ll keep doing laundry my way
@timothyjames4286 2 months ago

I do every step wrong😂
@Christopher-hg2yi 2 months ago

If this guy wishes to pay for all my coin laundry then I’ll separate like he suggested until then no thank you!
@Lucasisgoated 2 months ago

I use too much 😂😂
@jessicarose7187 2 months ago

Very valuable information. Thanks!
@somethingtomotivateyou4186 2 months ago

imagine having a hamper for every one of those symbols
@SushiGaming_YT 2 months ago

that's such a waste lol i aint doing that , also when i wash my clothes i aint washing a measly small basket of clothes
@user-kh7rz6rv4o 2 months ago

Same Shampoo. Hairstylists recommend that the user should cup one hand and add shampoo to the center of the palm (the center, leaving about 1/2" to 3/4" on each side) then mix with water before applying to the hair. Using it straight will strip one's hair of important oils.
@journeymansmitty8283 2 months ago

I will totally admit yep I use a lot of detergent😂😂😂😂
@O6i 2 months ago

That liquid detergent is literally just powder detergent watered down btw 😂