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 ...

Draining your washing machine might be a household task that doesn't cross your mind all that often, but it's a necessary one to keep the appliance in good shape. In fact, not draining it regularly is ...

You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

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Alessandra Sutti has received research funding from the Australian Research Council, the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre and by ...

In the age of TikTok cleaning hacks, we’ve become accustomed to seeing some pretty unique tips on the internet. Some work great, but others, not so much. We recently came across a laundry hack using ...

From time to time, you may notice a musty odor when opening your washing machine. Whether you have a front- or top-loader, the machine’s rubber gasket may be to blame. This piece of rubber helps seal ...