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 ...

CR Laundry Expert Rich Handel shares advice on doing laundry, including whether to use fabric softener.

The seal around a washing machine door or lid can trap moisture and soil allowing mildew to form. Learn how to clean a washing machine seal right.

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Growing up, my idea of what I shouldn’t put in a washing machine was often informed by an intervention that came at the very last second. That is, urgent cries from my parents when I was about to dump ...