Reader's Digest

This Is the Only Washing Machine Cycle You Need to Use, According to a Laundry Expert

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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How Often You Should Be Draining Your Washing Machine Depends On How You Use It

Draining your washing machine might be a household task that doesn't cross your mind all that often, but it's a necessary one to keep the appliance in good shape. In fact, not draining it regularly is ...
Reader's Digest

You’re Probably Not Cleaning This Part of Your Washing Machine, but You Really Need To

This Bedroom Item Is Surprisingly Dirty—Here Are the Gross Things That Happen If You Don't Clean It Got an Area Rug? Here's the Biggest Mistake You're Making When Vacuuming It Here's How Long It's OK ...
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3 washing machine cycles we’re all overusing and 4 we don’t use enough

Be honest, how many washing machine cycles do you actually use? While the control panel is littered with options (looking more like a scene from Interstellar than a household appliance these days), ...
Time

You Should Be Washing Your Shoes. Experts Explain How

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside ...