Washing machines run more efficiently if easy 10-second test is completed before each wash

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We've all been tempted to squeeze an extra towel or shirt into the washing machine to save time or reduce the number of loads. However, according to experts, cramming your washing machine can actually cause more problems than it solves.

Salah Sun, head of product management at Beko UK, a leading manufacturer of freestanding washing machines and other household appliances, explains that providing your machine with a bit more room will help it "run more efficiently" and maintain your garments in top condition.

This is because when you stuff your washing machine drum too full, your laundry tends to bunch together and move as one solid mass rather than as separate items, reports the Express .

"This can prevent detergent from circulating effectively, reducing