"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even if an item's label recommends machine washing, there are times you should think twice before doing ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Technologically speaking, washing machines have come a long way over the last several years. You might also be lucky enough to own ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washing machines are one of modern life's greatest conveniences, but they aren't a catch-all solution for cleaning everything you ...

Some of these items could even ruin your washer. Whether it's sweaty activewear or your favorite T-shirt, no appliance simplifies getting your clothes clean like the washing machine. However, while ...

Keep delicate, embellished, leather, and dry-clean-only items out of the washer. Pre-treat heavily soiled fabrics so debris doesn’t damage the machine. Don’t wash oversized items that exceed your ...

Laundry rarely feels dramatic. In many Indian homes, it is a background task, done early in the morning or late at night, squeezed between work, cooking, and rest. The washing machine hums, water ...