You probably learned a set of hard-and-fast rules – separate your wash by color; hot water for whites and cold water for darks – that you’ve followed ever since. If formal laundering lessons were not ...

A spirited debate washed up recently on social media about how to dispense laundry detergent into the washing machine. The discussion bubbled up about what you do before you start the washing machine.

Tackling piles of clothes doesn't have to be a dreaded task -- with a few clever tips, you can make laundry day faster ... toss it in the machine alone with detergent and some fabric softener.

You might think you're a laundry whizz, with your spot-on colour coordination and knack for picking the perfect detergent. Yet, have you ever paused to ponder whether you're popping your cleaning ...