While any washing machine requires a great deal of water to clean your laundry efficiently, some models like high-efficiency, front-load washers use less water than others. According to ENERGY STAR®, ...

As someone with two pets at home, I'm always keen to find new tips on how to remove dog hair from the washing machine. Having pets in the family is one of life's greatest joys, but finding their hair ...

The average American family does eight to 10 loads of laundry a week. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of ...

The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too.

Every time she would wash my clothes and come back from another load...there was this mildew like odor. Turns out, it's mold and it's a very common problem for front load washers. Many reached out to ...

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If you've noticed that your clothes don't smell as clean as usual or that your washing machine has a particularly funky odor, it may be time to give it a good scrub. If you have a top loading washing ...

Bluing is a great way to brighten linens, towels, button-down shirts and even curtains that have yellowed. Bonus tip: Hanging ...

Nobody really looks at their washing machine and thinks it could be making life less clean. You throw clothes in, press a few buttons, walk away and expect fresh laundry at the end. Simple. But if you ...

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From softening clothes to cleaning your machine, vinegar is useful when it comes to laundry.

If you've ever pulled a load of laundry out of the washer and noticed a certain funk to the supposedly clean clothes, we get it. It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, clothes smell, even after ...