MYTH #1: THE MORE DETERGENTS YOU WILL PUT ON YOUR CLOTHES, THE CLEANER THEY WILL GET.
FALSE: WHY? The more detergent you use, the more water you will need to consume to rinse off the suds(if you are washing by hands). If you are using a washing machine, the machine will not be able to tell if the clothes have been rinsed right; you will end up with half-rinsed clothes, which will turn smelly once they dry.
A BETTER SOLUTION: First, try using half as much detergent as you would instinctively put; when the results aren't to your liking, you can always add a little more. Remember, it's easier to add more, but you can never take away detergent that has already been poured into the wash.
MYTH #2: HOT WATER WILL REMOVE ALL DIRT AND KILL ALL GERMS.
FALSE: WHY? Unless the water is boiling hot-which you can't very well pour on to your clothes because you'll end up damaging them- it will not be enough to kill all germs and bacteria.
A BETTER SOLUTION: use a detergent that has anti-bacterial properties to effectively sanitize your laundry.
MYTH #3: THE MORE BLEACH, THE BETTER.
FALSE: WHY? Bleach is primarily made of an acidic component, and it can cause your clothes to tear. Also, pouring it directly onto a piece of cloth is more damaging than helpful.
A BETTER SOLUTION: Liquid detergents that are concentrated makes clean clothes better and are more cost-efficient because you can wash more clothes with them.
