Why You Should Put 2 Plastic Bottles in the Washing Machine — A Trick Most People Don’t Know

And bonus: it can help reduce lint buildup and even cut down on wrinkles, since the bottles prevent clothes from bunching together during the spin cycle.

🧃 What Kind of Bottles Work Best?

Here are a few tips for choosing the right bottles:

✅ Use durable plastic bottles (like Gatorade or soda bottles) — not thin water bottles that may crush or split
✅ Remove labels and caps — and make sure bottles are empty and clean
✅ For extra weight, add a little water or sand inside, then seal tightly (if using caps, secure them with tape to avoid leaks)
✅ Avoid using bottles with sharp edges or damaged plastic

⚠️ Is It Safe for Your Machine?

Yes — if done properly. Most washers can easily handle two small plastic bottles tumbling with your clothes, as long as:

• The bottles are smooth and not cracked
• You don’t overload the drum
• You use common sense (no large or heavy jugs, no glass bottles, etc.)

As always, check your washer’s manual if you’re concerned. But many people have reported using this method with no issues—and surprisingly good results.

💡 Bonus Use: Static Reduction in the Dryer?

Believe it or not, this hack can also extend to the dryer. Pop in a bottle filled with water and wrapped in a sock, and it can act like a homemade dryer ball—breaking up clumps, reducing static, and helping your clothes dry more evenly.

🧺 Final Rinse

It might sound a little weird, but the two plastic bottle laundry hack is one of those low-effort, high-reward tricks you’ll wish you discovered sooner. It’s free, easy, and can breathe new life into both your clothes and your washing machine’s performance.

So next time laundry day rolls around, don’t toss those bottles in the recycling bin just yet.
Toss them in the washer—and prepare to be surprised.

Would you like this turned into a printable laundry tips guide, or need more quirky cleaning hacks that actually work? I’ve got plenty more where that came from!