The hand wash cycle on a washing machine can be used to clean delicate fabric like wool, silk, and lingerie. Learn more about when to use it.

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 ...

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 ...

A washing machine for woollen clothes plays a key role in helping you care for delicate winter fabrics at home. Wool reacts to rough movement, hot water, or fast spinning, making it important to ...

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 ...

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