Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

Washing machine timers often seem inaccurate, but experts have explained the real reason behind the frustrating countdown changes during cycles.

I’ve been doing my own laundry since I was a preteen. My mom was adamant that my two siblings and I learn to clean our own clothes. But even though I’ve been doing laundry for literally decades, I ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washing machine experts have advised using the pre-wash cycle for stubborn stains and dirt (Image: Getty Images) Households have ...

It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...

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