I Didn't Know That! Are You Using Too Much Laundry Detergent on Your Clothes?

If you have a lot of questions about laundry, the Laundry Lab at Consumer Reports is the place to go. According to laundry expert Rich Handel, people are using way too much detergent. Most people know that you have to separate lights from darks but it's actually a bit more complicated than that. Handel says to separate heavier items from light-colored clothing. For example, you do not want to wash a heavy pair of jeans with a light sweater.