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Soak dingy whites in a mix of 1 cup white vinegar and 1 gallon hot water overnight, then wash as usual. Add 1/2 cup white vinegar to the rinse cycle to eliminate musty smells and detergent residue.

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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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