This check takes seconds to do and could save you money - and less time doing chores

Before you put on a wash, think about this first. The advice comes from consumer champion Which?, with experts saying that you may not need to put your washing machine on at all.

In their latest advisory post on X, they stress that just a "few small changes can go a long way" which can not only help you deal with chores better, but it can help keep " costs down ." In one of many tips and tricks, the specialists say people should think about each item before chucking it in their machine.

Which? says: "Before chucking an item in the wash, check whether it's actually dirty or if it could just do with a spot clean because of a spillage. Overwashing can lead to a shorter life for clothes, so to keep them

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