Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced ...

Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do ...

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Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside ...

Running your washing machine during off-peak hours, like mid-morning or early afternoon, reduces energy costs and grid demand. Avoid washing clothes at night to minimize noise disruptions, especially ...