In this video I’m showing you exactly how I load my Whirlpool washing machine, step by step, because I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the basics. I start with the washer empty, then I put my detergent pod right on the bottom first (that’s what I use), and then I load in the clothes. Once everything is in, I close the lid and get my settings ready. I also talk through the cycles I actually use in real life. Some of the washes can take a really long time (even normal), so I wash almost everything on Quick Wash unless the kids have something super dirty. If it’s really bad—like muddy camp clothes—or something bulky like a comforter, that’s when I’ll switch to Super Wash or a bulky-type load. I’m not using fabric softener here, so I do one rinse, cold water, and let the washer auto-sense the load so it doesn’t fill the whole machine unnecessarily. I also explain the start button question (sometimes you’ll push twice depending on what you changed), and if you open the lid to add something, you’ll need to hit start again to restart it.