simply by:
- Avoiding overloading the machine.
- Separating very bulky items.
- Using the correct amount of detergent.
- Selecting the appropriate wash cycle.
- Following the machine manufacturer’s instructions.
- Checking pockets and removing hard objects before washing.
The plastic-bottle trick is interesting, but it isn’t a miracle solution.
The Bottom Line
Putting an empty plastic bottle in the washing machine has become a popular household hack because the bottle can move through the laundry and potentially help prevent clothes from clumping together.
But its benefits aren’t guaranteed, and using an unsuitable bottle could
