Many people find that clothes washed in a washing machine wear out quickly, often tearing. This is because the mechanical force of the machine is stronger than hand washing, making fabric wear inevitable. Overloading the machine accelerates damage as clothes get compressed and pull against each other. Careless loading can also cause clothes to twist, increasing wear. A practical trick to reduce damage is placing two plastic water bottles inside the washing machine, which helps minimize fabric friction and prevent tangling and tearing
