12 laundry mistakes you're probably making
Photos: Clean up your dirty laundry habits
Clean up your dirty laundry habits – It's time to come clean about the fact that laundry isn't as straightforward as it looks. With a few hacks, laundry will be a breeze.
Hide Caption
1 of 8
Photos: Clean up your dirty laundry habits
Clean up your dirty laundry habits – Too much soap can actually cause bacteria buildup: Use only half the amount of detergent that you normally do, then gradually increase that amount if your clothes are not coming out as clean as you would like.
Hide Caption
2 of 8
Photos: Clean up your dirty laundry habits
Clean up your dirty laundry habits – There's a big difference between a label that reads "dry-clean" vs. "dry-clean only": The former usually means those items can be hand-washed and air-dried.
Hide Caption
3 of 8
Photos: Clean up your dirty laundry habits
Clean up your dirty laundry habits – Zip zippers all the way to the top before washing.
Hide Caption
4 of 8
Photos: Clean up your dirty laundry habits
Clean up your dirty laundry habits – Unbutton shirts all the way before tossing them in the washer.
Hide Caption
5 of 8
Photos: Clean up your dirty laundry habits
Clean up your dirty laundry habits – Make sure your washer is level; vibrations can damage your floor and prematurely wear out key components.
Hide Caption
6 of 8