A washing machine that isn't working properly results in musty, odor-ridden clothes at the end of a cycle. Its decline, however, isn't always obvious immediately, so it's important to watch for the ...

Woman staring at clothes and making a disgusted face - Kmpzzz/Shutterstock It's that time of the week to do your laundry. You sort the dirty items, pour the detergent in, load the machine, and start ...

Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...

Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine on even a hot water setting of 60°C (140°F) can fail to remove potentially harmful bacteria – a finding that could also be contributing to the rise of ...

Doing the laundry should breathe fresh life into our wardrobes, eliminating stains and unpleasant odours from our garments. Yet all too often, clothing emerges from the wash frayed, misshapen or ...

It seems counterintuitive but one of the best ways to make sure your clothes are clean is, in fact, to clean your washing machine. There are plenty of reasons why a washing machine needs to be cleaned ...

Monitor this appliance closely to ensure it is doing its job. A washing machine that isn't working properly results in musty, odor-ridden clothes at the end of a cycle. Its decline, however, isn't ...