Americans Overdose on Soap

Wednesday, 27 January 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Americans have a problem. We use too much laundry detergent. And as a result our clothes come out “dingy” and our washing machines perpetually smell. The Wall Street Journal says the high efficiency soaps and water saving washers currently on the market make it more critical to measure the right amount.  To address our national addiction, manufacturers are releasing a slew of products to help us curb our “overdosing.”