How much soap should I put in my washing machine and dishwasher?Do I need to do more for my dryer than clean that little pull-out lint catcher?
Should I rinse my dishes before putting them in the dishwasher?
...“Nobody thinks they use too much soap,” said Vernon Schmidt, who has been a repairman for almost 35 years...
Too much detergent can make your clothes stiff and shorten the life of your machine. An excess of soap can also cause a buildup of mold and mildew, said Jill Notini, a spokeswoman for the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, a trade group...“If people see suds, they think their clothes are getting clean, but that’s wrong — it means you’re using a lot of extra detergent,” Ms. Notini said.
Here is Mr. Schmidt’s test to determine if you’re oversoaping...
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