Using your washing machine may seem as easy as filling it with your dirty clothes and adding detergent - however, experts have now revealed that there are ways you could be incorrectly treating your appliance.
Whether Britons have just bought one of the best washing machines or have had theirs for years, they’ll want to make sure they’re using it properly to ensure it doesn't break down and is able to get rid of grubby stains on garments too.
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Chris Jindra, senior brand manager at Proctor & Gamble explained: “Loading your washing machine correctly can give you much better washing results, not to mention also help you cut down on waste.”
Fortunately Evan Brody, chief marketing officer at Tide, shared a lesser-known 'palm trick' for finding out how much your washing machine can take.
He said: “So here’s the palm trick you could try every time to check if your machine is overloaded. Just place your hand into the drum – it’s easy as that.
“If your hand fits between your clothes and the wall of the drum, then you have the perfect load size.
“If not, it’s best to take something out. If you find you’ve got even more space in there, you can add more clothes to save more water.”
A sustainability expert at Beko shared “a good rule” when it comes to loading a washing machine.
They said: “A good rule of thumb to follow is to fill the drum to about 80 percent without compacting items down.
“When it comes to actually putting your laundry into the machine, put items in one by one, or at least make sure they’re not tangled.”
