This was the most expensive lesson. When I figured out my skin issues were caused by my detergent, I tried to make my own DIY liquid detergent. Long story short, I did something wrong with the mixing, and when I tried to use it, it created too many suds for my HE machine. The excess soap buildup clogged my machine's sensors and pump, causing it to break down completely. I had to replace the entire machine. Cost: $2,000.
Total damage: Over $4,000 in preventable expenses, all because of laundry detergent mistakes.
So what did I do after all these mistakes?
I found a simpler solution. I discovered Earth Breeze laundry sheets.