6 simple mistakes you're making with powder detergent in your laundry – and how to fix them

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Tried and true, powdered laundry detergent is a stead-fast, reliable option for cleaning laundry, but do you know the common mistakes you're probably making when using it?

Our laundry pros have revealed the six powder bloopers they see going on in people's laundry rooms, including using too much detergent, and powder that's too old.