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Susannah Constantine shares tips for saving money doing laundry<\/h3>\n

1. Overloading the washing machine<\/b><\/h3>\n

Niki English, Sr. Director of Design & Business Development at\u00a0AJG Fashion Consulting, said: \u201cMany are guilty of stuffing the washing machine to the brim.<\/p>\n

\u201cOverloading leads to inefficient washing, requiring additional wash cycles, and consuming more energy. It prevents clothes from moving freely, resulting in uneven washing and unnecessary wear and tear.\u201d<\/p>\n

To effectively load the machine, make sure your hand can fit on top of the laundry load to ensure it has enough room to spin.<\/p>\n

2. Ignoring fabric labels<\/b><\/h3>\n

According to the expert, clothing labels are there to be looked at and can save pieces of clothing which could otherwise be ruined.<\/p>\n

Disregarding fabric care labels can lead to inappropriate wash settings, causing the garment to shrink or become damaged.<\/p>\n

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Disregarding fabric care labels can lead to inappropriate wash settings, causing the garment to shrink or become damaged.<\/p>\n

Make sure to check these labels before tossing them in the wash to preserve their appearance for longer.<\/p>\n

3. Disregarding sorting<\/b><\/h3>\n

The pro continued: \u201cSorting goes beyond separating darks from lights. Pay attention to fabric types and wash similar textures together.<\/p>\n

\u201cDelicate fabrics should not be washed with heavy items, as this can cause damage.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFailing to sort clothes properly can lead to damage and the need for re-washing, both of which waste energy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Make sure to always turn clothing inside out while sorting too to help preserve colours and protect prints.<\/p>\n

While this may mean doing more wash loads, it will save time and money in the long run, according to Niki.<\/p>\n

4. Using fabric softeners on everything<\/b><\/h3>\n

Fabric softeners can make clothes feel softer and smell nice, but they aren\u2019t good for all fabric types.<\/p>\n