These Cleaning Myths Are Only Making Your Home Dirtier

You’re Likely Wasting Laundry Detergent

Believe it or not, you can use too much laundry detergent. If you use too much, your clothes could get dark stains or smell sour. Laundry detergent lids, which usually act as a measuring cup, contain ten times more detergent than you need.

For every regular load, you only need a tablespoon of detergent. If you have Tide Pods, one pod is usually enough. You may need two tablespoons or pods for large loads, such as with bedsheets.

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