We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

If you've started to notice things indicating your washing machine isn't really cleaning your clothes or a funky smell coming from inside the drum, you could be dealing with an overloaded washer.

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