Too much laundry detergent is bad for your clothes and washing machine. Excess suds make it less likely your clothes will get clean and can cause buildup in your washer. Even the manufacturer's ...

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When you put a load of especially dirty, sweaty, or smelly laundry in your washing machine, you may be tempted to add a little (or a lot) more than the recommended amount of detergent. In theory, this ...

Dear Cheapskate: I adore all your fantastic tips for washing machines and laundry, but could you lend some advice on how to get the detergent amount just right? I really dislike the uncertainty of ...