How much detergent do you use in your laundry?

[Razp_Sorbet]

So many people use way too much detergent in their washing as well as those god awful scent boosters. What do you use?

1 full scoop

1/2 a scoop

1/4 scoop

Like a Tbsp

Depends on what's being washed.

[KittyKat90210]

I usually use whatever the detergent maker recommends, but now that you brought it up I suppose it's more than is actually needed. They're in the business of selling detergent so it's to their advantage for us to use more. I'm glad you asked this; I'm going to be more aware of it from now on :)

[Razp_Sorbet]

Yep exactly. Also using too much can not only ruin your machine it can ruin your clothes as the detergent won't wash out fully leaving a sticky residue

[KittyKat90210]

Ok, just the term "sticky residue" is enough for me to cut back! :p

[KittyKat90210]

Thank you so much for the superb opinion! <3

[msc545]

I use very little detergent because it doesn't take very much. I've read a lot about how much to use on various publications and one thing I know is that if you use too much, it will mess up your washing machine. I have a very expensive washing machine and I don't want it messed up. My clothes come out really clean no matter what.

[msc545]

Thanks for MHO

[bolverk]

I use only what washing powder/detergent is needed for the amount of clothing to be washed, and I do not use a brand of washing powder/detergent that is available in supermarkets because I hate the fragrances that are used, the washing powder I used is fragrance free and comes in a 10 Kg bag.

[4ngelic]

i pour less than necessary. how much less depends on how much clothes i put in the machine. if it's full load i'll put 3/4 of what you're supposed to. if it's a small load maybe 1/4

[AI Opinion]

I hear you on the detergent overload! A little goes a long way, right? I usually stick to the recommended amount on the detergent label, which ends up being about a tablespoon for a regular load. If the clothes aren't too dirty, sometimes I even use a bit less. I try to avoid those strong scent boosters too; a light, fresh scent is more my style. What about you? Do you have a favorite detergent?

[petitedollbabee]

Depends on the washing. For my clothing I use about 1/3 of a scoop, for my babies clothing I use 1/4-1/8 of a scoop, and for towels I use 1/2 of a scoop + half a cap of fabric softener.

[Dongie]

A quarter of the cap. Which is about two tablespoons. I used to use close to a full cap until I recently heard that it's just a waste.

[Razp_Sorbet]

Absolutely using too much means the clothes actually end up dirtier because the soap doesn't wash out

[Dongie]

Yes ma'am.

[BoopBoopBeep]

The amount designated by the liquid cap markings on the inside and how large of a load I'm washing.

[_Maya_]

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[BoopBoopBeep]

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[_Maya_]

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[BoopBoopBeep]

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[kmg9150]

I use soap sheets, depends on the load size and dirtiness of the clothes. Liquid detergent is like 70% water already and then they package it and ship it. Its a waste if resources. I get 60 sheets and its in a 8x10x1/2” envelope.

[Skinhead-1979]

I use laundry detergent tabs

But with powder, I would probably use 1/2 a scoop, or maybe even 1/4.

I only need to do 2 laundry loads a week; 1 for me, and 1 for my Ferrets (Their blankets and all).

[bowenw]

It depends on the size of the load.
Unscented liquid detergent and no scent boosters or scented dryer products for me.

[OfMiceandMen]

Depends on what I am washing, a 1/4 scoop if it's my good clothes because a I don't want to ruin them faster. If it's workout or work clothes - a half scoop plus a quarter scoop of Oxiclean.

[DeeDeeDeVour]

Our household uses Tide Pods.

I pod per load.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Just a little bit and not too much.

[Danny_dan92]

Based on how much clothes/material.


And how dirty it is.

[genericname85]

half a scoop max. detergents are so concentrated these days, that everything more than that would be overkill. unless maybe you're washing a load of clothes that are litterally full of mud.

[NathanDavis]

spoon and a half would be enough for most things

[Apple1996]

Very little. Too much can ruin your clothes and leave build up

[loveslongnails]

I use a laundry sheet, not powder or liquid. Half a sheet for a small load, full sheet for normal load. It costs about 12 cents a load NZD.

[Razp_Sorbet]

That's ok I guess the one I buy is soap free so it's $12 for 2L

[loveslongnails]

Sure... if it works well, that's great.

[jamesgoldman]

Two pods as per the maker recommendation

Glo-white in a whites load

Silk goes to the dry cleaners

[LiamS95]

I use liquid detergent and my washing machine has graduations for different amounts according to the size and kind of load.

[shortster]

I use liquid detergent and try to follow the fill lines on the cap; but I tend to overshoot the marks.

[nawtee_me]

One pod for small loads and two for medium and three for large loads…

[Razp_Sorbet]

One is plenty for larger loads

[Anonymous]

Let me ask my mom. She's in charge of the laundry

[AviatorTom]

We use one detergent pack in each load.

[SpeedAnswerDemon]

I just dump the bottle until it overflows

[Evamee]

Full load so full scoop

[Booklover_90]

I use Tide Pods.

[12karen]

A full scoop usually

[Iron_Man]

One cup

[LiamJHayden]

One Tide Pod