A washing machine that isn't working properly results in musty, odor-ridden clothes at the end of a cycle. Its decline, however, isn't always obvious immediately, so it's important to watch for the ...

When you’re shopping for a new washing machine, you want one that gets your clothes clean, of course. But what if you could invest in a machine that helps keep the environment clean, too? Consumer ...

Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one options from Consumer Reports' latest tests Front-loaders impress our testers with their overall ...

If your laundry smells musty even after washing, mould could be growing inside your washing machine - but there's an easy ...

Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

Laundry often isn’t what comes to mind when we think of spring cleaning, but it should be — washing machines are deep-cleaning powerhouses that can be used for so much more than just those weekly ...

UK scientists have identified the best washing machine setting to maintain the freshness of your clothes for an extended period. In a study conducted in collaboration with Procter & Gamble, ...