5 warning signs you're using the wrong amount of detergent – avoid greasy residue, stiff fabrics and skin issues with these simple cleaner-approved tips

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Love it or hate it, doing laundry is a necessary evil for clean, soft, great-smelling clothing and linens. But, one simple mistake could put all of these sought after benefits at risk.

Simply using too little – or too much – detergent can leave your laundry dirty, greasy and stiff, with visible residue that makes leaves you needing to run another cycle.