Put an empty plastic bottle in the washing machine — the person who invented this hack must have sky-high IQ

This method is surprisingly effective, and you should definitely try it at least once.

Nowadays, washing machines have become common in most households because they help save a lot of time and effort, especially when washing thick clothes or bedding. Despite their fast and efficient cleaning ability, washing machines still have one drawback: clothes often get tangled together. This can be quite annoying, as tangled laundry may form tight knots that are difficult to undo.

After several times feeling frustrated from having to untangle a pile of clothes, I recently learned a clever trick to solve this problem effectively. Surprisingly, all I needed was one empty plastic bottle.

You can use any type of empty plastic bottle — from bottled water to soda bottles. The only thing to keep in mind is to tighten the cap securely so that water doesn’t get inside, which would reduce the bottle’s effectiveness.

The next step is simple: just put the empty bottle into the washing machine along with your clothes. As the machine spins, the plastic bottle rotates along with the laundry, helping prevent clothes from getting stuck together. This also significantly reduces wrinkling. Since plastic bottles have smooth surfaces, their friction won’t damage your clothes — no fraying, no tearing, and no fading.

Additionally, placing an empty plastic bottle in the washing machine helps change the water flow at the top while keeping the lower flow stable. This increases the water’s agitation, allowing clothes to rotate more evenly while detergent dissolves and disperses better, resulting in optimal cleaning performance.

It’s amazing how many benefits I gained from just one empty plastic bottle. If your household also struggles with tangled laundry after machine washing, you should definitely give this method a try!