STOP using tons of laundry detergent to wash your clothes because a little goes a long way, according to a laundry expert.

In a TikTok video by Brightly.eco, an account for sustainable tips, the creator exposes the secret to the perfect wash.

Although it's tempting, you shouldn't use the measuring cap on your detergent.

"Don't let those pesky lines make you use too much laundry detergent," advised the expert.

According to her, you actually only need one to two tablespoons of detergent to get a fresh wash. Which is just a little less than a shot glass.

One critique that commenters of the video had was that their laundry won't smell good if they don't use more detergent.

If you still feel the need to overwash consider this: "Too much detergent can make your clothes feel stiff and crunchy and actually reduces how effective it is," according to the laundry pro.

Before ending the video, she said, "so lighten up on the detergent, do a quick air-dry and you'll be in good shape."

Commenters were both critical and comedic towards the experts' laundry advice.

This tip didn't seem feasible to commenters with old-fashion washing machines.

One commenter said, "isn't this just for high efficiency? my washer is an old fashioned fill all the way with water kind so I feel like I need wayyy more."

Other commenters were actually making fun of themselves with the "measure with your heart" method.

One commenter said, "i don’t even measure i just pour until i feel like it’s enough."

Another said, "Not me counting to 5 just letting it fall."

Some commenters are using way too much detergent.

"No[t] me adding 2 caps full of detergent because 1 cap didn’t make my water bubble enough," a commenter said.

No matter what your method is now, consider using less detergent for better results in the laundry room.

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