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®, ...

To keep your whites bright without using bleach, add one cup of baking soda to each cycle. Whirlpool suggests adding it directly to your wash rather than using the detergent dispenser to avoid clogs.

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry. Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that ...

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 ...

Forgetting to clean this overlooked part can lead to funky odors.

I've done more than my fair share of laundry over the years and have had to wrestle with all kinds of stains — grass, dirt, blood, food, you name it. But I haven’t always chosen the best washing ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to washing and drying clothes, sometimes it’s all about those little oops in life. You leave the clothes in the dryer for too long and they’re all wrinkled. I’m going to show you what to ...