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 ...

Eco, fast, cotton, heavy, intense cold? Experts on the most cost-effective and efficient wash cycles for your home.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The main difference between hand wash and delicate cycles has to do with the agitator. With both cycles, use cold water and a ...

What is this function for, anyway? Your washing machine is full of settings you likely never use, like the hand wash cycle. For a standard load, you probably turn it to "normal" or some equivalent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You don’t always need to hand wash delicates—if the fabric isn’t too fragile and your washer has a gentle cycle with cold water, ...

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