LAUNDRY can be a bit of chore, but according to this cleaning whizz the key to getting it right is one simple rule.
Although there are a lot of ways laundry can go wrong, overfilling your washing machine is one you might not have considered.
Speaking to Express.co.uk , Alex Lucas frim Bosch explained why the one hand rule is a total game changer for your clothes.
He said: "It may be tempting to pack your washing machine drum with as many laundry items as possible, but overloading your machine will reduce its washing performance and could even cause damage to your appliance."
The pro explained that clothes can't move freely in they're jammed into the drum.
This means detergent can't clean the clothes effectively, means stains are harder to get rid of and smells can linger.
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“It can also increase pressure within the drum, especially when spinning at high velocity, which can cause damage," he added.
In fact, cramming the drum with clothes can make them smell even worse, the pros at Ariel told Express.co.uk
This is because the clothes will absorb water, but won't have enough space for detergent to dissolve properly.
"That also means that you can get horrible detergent marks on your garments too," they noted.
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Of course, you don't want to underfill your machine either, since it's not very economical.
That's where the one hand rule comes into play – just measure your hand's width at the top of your washing machine to make sure there's enough space.
And if you're hand doesn't fit into the drum it means you should remove some clothes for a later wash cycle.
The pro said: "It is also important to separate clothes according to fabric type and colour to avoid potential damage.
"Sort your laundry into these groups, and always read the care labels for your clothing items.”
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