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Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and then there are a slew of other things to consider, including water temperature, spin speed, cycle ...

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 ...

I’ve been doing my own laundry since I was a preteen. My mom was adamant that my two siblings and I learn to clean our own clothes. But even though I’ve been doing laundry for literally decades, I ...

Washing machine countdowns often feel like they take an eternity, with many people noticing cycles extend beyond the displayed time – but there's a good reason for it.