Laundry mistakes you’re making and top tips how to get the best from a machine

Virgin Radio

31 Mar 2021, 09:40

Doing the clothes washing is a simple task, right? Wrong. This Aussie laundry expert has shared the top five common no-nos you might be making without even knowing. Ashley Iredale from CHOICE has advised how to put the lovely back into your laundry with these simple tips.

Top tips on what to do - and what not to do when it comes to washing...

1. Fabric softener

Think a fabric softener is key? Think again.

Washing guru Ashley said that it “doesn't contribute” in any way and can make it worse by building up inside the machine and reducing absorbency.

He explained: “Worse still, they reduce the effectiveness of fire retardancy on clothes, so even though they all have pictures of cute babies on the bottles, they're an absolute no-no for children's sleepwear.”

2. Warm water

There's little difference between warm and cold water, so you can save pounds by choosing a cool cycle.

3. Loading the machine

Never over or underload the washing machine. Distribute evenly.

He explained: “Too little and you're wasting detergent, water and energy by not using your machine efficiently; too much and your clothes might not get clean, or you may reduce the lifespan of your machine.”