Some guy on television is saying that you shouldn't use the laundry detergent cap to measure out your detergent. He says you only need 2 tablespoons to do a full load, and if you're using more, it is not washing out fully and your clothes are not as clean as when you use less. He also says you should use the shortest cycle possible - 15 minutes, or, at the most, 30. Otherwise, it's too hard on your clothes.