From how long you can actually let your wet laundry sit to what to do when you inevitably forget a load, here’s what you need to know the next time you find yourself missing that end-of-cycle buzzer ...

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If you're preparing to purchase a new washing machine and decide on a top-load washer, you'll find another choice: agitator vs. impeller washers. These two types of top-load washing machines have ...

If you’re new to doing laundry, it can be hard to know where to start. There are washer settings to understand, an overwhelming number of detergent options and stains that need to be treated — ...

Place the laundry pod directly into the drum before adding clothes—this ensures it dissolves properly and gets to work on your laundry. Use one pod per average load; overloading can prevent the pod ...

Many of us don’t realize quite how many washing machine options there are—until we have to go shopping for one. Size, style, how to put in clothes, and even detergent, along with an array of different ...

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 ...

We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

Washing your laundry at home may not seem destructive, but the mundane chore leaves an environmental stain that won’t easily come out in the wash. Commonly used laundry detergents and fabric softeners ...

If you’re dealing with a constant cycle of dirty clothes and a questionable grasp of laundry basics, we feel you. Trust us: you’re not the only one who has no idea what those laundry symbols mean.