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 ...

Dashing around a mere few hours before social plans, you realise you’ve completely run out of anything half decent to wear. And so, you head to the washing machine, select the quickest cycle you can, ...

Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced ...

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 ...

UK tests show one washing machine setting can cut laundry power use by up to 62%. Could a small temperature change noticeably ...

Higher temperature washes at 60C or 90C are primarily required for intensive cleaning when the elevated heat is essential to eliminate bacteria or tackle stubborn marks. Items including towels, bed ...

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Washing machine countdowns often feel like they take an eternity, with many people noticing cycles extend beyond the ...