Is the amount of loads that are listed on the jug of laundry soap accu

I hear you! It does seem like the listed loads don't add up. Reading the label instructions they state how much detergent to use based on load size. That is probably how they calculate the amount of loads. But it is subjective. It all depends how much detergent a person actually uses. Also the jugs have gotten smaller through the years and detergent has become "concentrated". Meaning you need less detergent than "regular" detergent.

Hi Jeri, I've found that we all tend to use far too much lol Back before I started making my own I did a little research and realized that we only really need to be using about a tablespoon a load. I would experiment, try to use the least amount possible and see if you can even tell with your clothes.

I have and in my case, I get more out of the container than stated as I use slightly less than the recommended amount. I add a heaping tablespoon (or two) of baking soda and use vinegar instead of fabric softener and felted wool dryer balls. They base their "recommended amount" on really grubby laundry, chances are yours are not. Try using less and see what happens.

I use about half of the recommended amount....clothes get clean.

I finally realized that it's the water that cleans the clothes more than the detergent. It softens the water to get the dirt out.

I use about a tablespoon a load, and unless the clothes are really dirty, I put the setting on "light soil." While I still sort clothing, if, for example, my husband has a red shirt that's old and been washed hundreds of times, it can go in with other darks. I also wash light blue stuff with white clothing. If the blue fades, it won't hurt the whites.

The only things I wash on warm are sheets and towels, while kitchen towels and dishcloths are washed on hot. Everything else is cold. My washing machine has a warm rinse option--why, I don't know.

Appliance repairmen will tell you 1-2 Tablespoons.