Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced approach to washing your clothes.

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry.

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 ...

We asked laundry experts for their top tips on how to use laundry pods, and there's a good chance you've been doing it wrong all along!

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 ...

Do you know how to wash underwear the right way? We've got the details to care for those oh-so-close delicates.

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

Nobody wants to open up the washing machine to catch up on laundry only to be assaulted by the odor of mildew, old socks and rotting wood. That terrible smell means trouble: Your washing machine is ...

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 ...

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 — ...

Cleaning your washing machine might seem unnecessary since it's used for cleaning clothes, but neglecting this task can lead to several issues. Over time, detergent residue, mineral buildup and fabric ...