You will not go wrong if you throw in a smaller amount than what is written on the package

How many times have you taken your clothes out of the washing machine and they look like they haven't been washed at all?

Do you get white spots on your clothes and they are rough to the touch?

These are all indicators that you are using too much detergent, which is why the clothes cannot be washed well.

Moreover, excessive detergent will create a lot of foam in the washing machine, therefore the clothes will "stick" to each other and thus will not be washed properly, Telegrafi reports.

Exactly how much detergent should you use?

Two spoons are enough for a professional washing machine that can wash about 12 kilograms of clothes, that is, in a spoonful of detergent for an average washing machine that takes 8 kilograms.

If you hand wash, even less detergent is needed.

The amount of detergent needed can vary from brand to brand, but even when the statement on the back page says to add more, keep in mind that this instruction was written by manufacturers whose goal is to spend and buy more.

How to remove the rest of the detergent from the clothes?

To return the clothes to their full shine, you need to remove the excess detergent that has soaked into the fibers.

It is best to soak the clothes in a mixture of vinegar and water.

In a sink or deep tub, mix 1 cup of vinegar in 1 quart of water and wet the clothes.

Rub off visible detergent buildup, let it sit for about an hour, then put it in the machine for the wash cycle.

Another method is to prepare a specific combination of ingredients - a bowl of hot water, 1/2 cup borax, 1/2 baking soda and a small amount of detergent.

Add the clothes to the tub, soak well and leave for four hours.

Then wring them out and put the clothes in the normal wash cycle.

It may not make the clothes very soft, but it will certainly prevent too much detergent or fabric softener from building up in the fibers.