Should you fill your washing machine or leave some space?

Seeing dirty clothes pile up can seem like a big task and it can be an expensive one if you’re doing several washes a week.

If you’re unsure how much washing you should be doing in one load, look no further as Salah Sun, Head of Product Marketing at Beko Plc UK & Ireland, has shared their top tips.

Salah at Beko said: “When it comes to getting the freshest laundry, you need to take care of your washing machine with some TLC – tumble loving care.

Over-filling your washing machine can result in your clothes not being washed correctly (Image: Getty) “Whether it is cleaning the right way or making sure you know the right cycle for your laundry, understanding your appliance better can make laundry easier.”

Should I fill my washing machine or leave some space?

When you’ve got a large laundry pile that needs sorting right away, it can be easy to overfill your washing machine drum but this might not be the best for your clothing.

We all want to get the most out of a quick wash but depending on your laundry load, sometimes having only a few items in the drum is best, explains Salah.

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Salah added: “Consistently overfilling your drum doesn’t allow your clothes the movement and agitation they need to get cleaned properly.

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“Heavily soiled clothes trapped in a heavy load won’t get the attention they need, and running drums that are too full can even damage your machine.

“An easy rule of thumb when it comes to filling your drum is that you should be able to put your hand in above your clothes and turn it 90 degrees.

“If you regularly have large amounts of laundry that need sorting, you might need a larger washing machine. A 12kg washing machine can fit up to 60 shirts, as opposed to the standard 8kg washing machines which fit around 40 shirts in one cycle.”