The U.K. website Which? has developed lists of ratings and tips for getting the most value from laundry products and washing machines. If you know which ones work well, major savings can come from switching to own brand washing powders and fabric softeners. Major savings can also come from properly filling the washing machine and selecting lower washing temperatures.

Key Takeaways:

• You could shave £31 off your annual shopping bill by switching from a pricey branded washing powder to a great value own-brand alternative
• Turn down the temperature – we’ve found that using the 30°C cotton programme costs 46% less than the 40°C cotton programme. Plus it’ll help preserve coloured and delicate clothes.
• Fill your washing machine drum to the limit for the progamme chosen. Washing machines work best when you fill the drum to the limit – and the cycle will cost the same even if under-filled.

“You could shave £31 off your annual shopping bill by switching from a pricey branded washing powder to a great value own-brand alternative, according to our research.”

https://www.which.co.uk/news/2016/07/save-money-on-laundry-by-making-a-simple-switch-447207/