While in some households the washing machine is filled to the absolute limit, elsewhere it remains half empty. How does this affect the laundry? And what should be considered when dosing the detergent ...

When washing our clothes, most of us are creatures of habit. We generally rely on the same settings and detergents for every wash. And with the cost of energy as high as ever, we’re all the more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Is it sensible to fill the washing machine to its maximum capacity? Photo: Getty Images While in some households the washing ...