{"id":11214,"date":"2023-01-19T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-19T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/?p=11214"},"modified":"2025-10-14T08:16:46","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T07:16:46","slug":"what-happens-if-too-much-laundry-detergent-is-used","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/what-happens-if-too-much-laundry-detergent-is-used\/","title":{"rendered":"What Happens If Too Much Laundry Detergent Is Used?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/a-comprehensive-guide-to-laundry-detergent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laundry detergents<\/a> are popular among many households; they do exactly what they say on the tin and leave our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-damp-smell-from-clothes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">clothes smelling<\/a> exceptionally fresh. While it does do the job, there is a misconception that the more laundry detergent you use, the cleaner your clothes will be. In this blog, we will explain what happens if too much laundry detergent is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Too much laundry detergent is used\" class=\"wp-image-11284\" style=\"width:596px;height:397px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=2048%2C1365&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?resize=246%2C164&amp;ssl=1 246w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?w=2580&amp;ssl=1 2580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/shutterstock_1375686104.jpg?w=3870&amp;ssl=1 3870w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Result Of Using Too Much Laundry Detergent<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A big laundry frustration is when you find your clothes have gotten stains attached to them after a washing cycle is finished. If your clothes feel soapy, sticky or stiff then these are signs you have used too much laundry detergent. The last thing you need on your clothes is residue! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.com\/blog\/signs-that-your-washing-machine-needs-cleaning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ignore any washing machine odours<\/a> too because a smelly washing machine does cause problems and oftentimes, this is a result of residue marks. An excessive amount of laundry detergent also creates mechanical problems for your washing machine. This is because it will work harder to remove the excess suds. Once these excess suds remain in your washing machine, they will be hard to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So how much should you use?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s The Right Amount?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a rule of thumb, you should use 2 tablespoons per load as this gives your washing machine more room to clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of laundry detergent you use also depends on the water. If it\u2019s soft, you can use less but if it\u2019s a little hard, you can use 3-4 tablespoons. Furthermore, if you are washing one piece of garment by hand in the sink, use only one tablespoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just remember that if you come across any residue stains, don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/app.laundryheap.com\/booking?country=GB&amp;language=en&amp;city=3&amp;_gl=1%2a1mgm40i%2a_ga%2aMTIzMjY4MTEzLjE2NDkyMzM1MjY.%2a_ga_5099ZG1JDG%2aMTY3MzgxNjE3MC4yMTIuMS4xNjczODE2Njc2LjAuMC4w&amp;_ga=2.203700564.531945224.1673816171-123268113.1649233526#step1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">get in touch<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laundryheap<\/a>. No stain is too difficult for us &#8211; let us tackle the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.co.uk\/pricing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laundry work<\/a> for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=1024%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"laundry service - laundryheap\" class=\"wp-image-9890\" style=\"width:495px;height:495px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=800%2C800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?resize=164%2C164&amp;ssl=1 164w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.laundryheap.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/DAS14_FB_New_NEW-FB-7.png?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laundryheap.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Laundryheap<\/a>, visit our website or download the free app on <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/laundryheap-on-demand-laundry\/id1037581290\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">iOS<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.encureit.laundryheap&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Android<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Laundry detergents are popular among many households; they do exactly what they say on the tin and leave our clothes smelling exceptionally fresh. 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