If you’re a pro at making your own cleaning products, washing soda may already be on your radar. Similar to (but more potent than) baking soda, washing soda is a chemical compound, which also goes by ...

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 ...

This simple but effective laundry tip for your washing machine will prevent the dye from your clothes from running together ...

Most of us don’t think about the cultural context of our washing machines–we just toss in clothes, turn on the device, and don’t ponder it further. But the reality is that the majority of people on ...

We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 ...

When your washing machine suddenly starts giving off an unpleasant smell, it can be confusing especially when the odour clings to freshly washed clothes. Cleaning professionals say it happens far more ...

Alessandra Sutti has received research funding from the Australian Research Council, the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre and by ...

It seems counterintuitive but one of the best ways to make sure your clothes are clean is, in fact, to clean your washing machine. There are plenty of reasons why a washing machine needs to be cleaned ...

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 ...