Don’t tumble, don’t soften and wash less often: how to save money on laundry

‘In general, our frequency of laundering is way above required’: how to save on washing and laundry loads. Photograph: Image Source/Rex Features

Since it doesn’t seem like there’s any way to escape the cost-of-living crisis (neither the reality nor the phrase), this week we’re exploring how to lower the cost of something equally impossible to escape: laundry.

From choosing the right wash cycle to tips on buying and using detergent, there are a few reasonably straightforward ways to save money in the area. Happily, some even result in less laundry overall, saving time as well as cash.