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 ...

Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective ...

Water-saving appliances, like high-efficiency washing machines, are an easy way to help conserve resources—and trim your utility bills, too. What’s more, Consumer Reports has collected ample evidence ...

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Have you ever opened your washing machine only to be met with a foul, funky stench? Did you shrug and ignore it? Me too. But it got worse, didn’t it? Until eventually, your newly washed clothes ...

So, you're adding a mound of dirty laundry to your washing machine when you realize—you’re completely out of detergent. Rats! Rather than running to the store at breakneck speed, consider ways for ...

If there are stains on the puffer jacket, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, a Neighborly company, recommends spot cleaning them with a mild liquid detergent. Pour a drop or two of the liquid ...

It’s a tale as old as time. You’re looking for your only pair of white trainers, but you haven’t seen them since your hiking holiday last month. You finally spot them behind some other shoes, only ...

A washing machine that stops mid-cycle can interrupt your day. From overloading and drain blockages to electrical faults, ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Sprinkle in a little baking soda to help your detergent lift stains and brighten colors—your whites will thank you. Say goodbye to sweaty, musty or pet-smelly clothes with 1/2 cup of this magical ...