Almost surely, you are using too much laundry detergent.
At least, that is the conclusion of Consumer Reports, which says you only need 1.5 ounces of detergent for a typical load of laundry.
How much is that? You could measure that amount in a shot glass, which holds about 1.5 ounces. If you are washing a larger amount of laundry — or your clothes are especially dirty — you might consider using twice that amount.
But those amounts should be sufficient any time you do a load of laundry. Of course, you can continue to use more detergent if you like. But not only is that wasting detergent and your money, it’s also likely to add to water pollution, according to CR.
So forget about using the lines on the detergent measuring cup to determine how much you need. In addition, CR says:
“Make sure not to rely on the washer dispenser’s detergent level indicator, because that represents the maximum amount of detergent the washer can handle.”
For smart laundry tips — courtesy of laundry expert Patric Richardson — check out “7 Expert Tips to Save Time When Doing Laundry.”
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