Why is it that we always end up with an odd number of socks? If you suspect your washing machine might have something to do with it, experts recommend you take a closer look at the appliance's age.

It’s laundry day at home and you’ve just finished folding a load, but there’s a lone sock staring at you without its match. It’s one-half of your favorite pair, so you distinctly remember throwing ...

Some items destroy washers, void warranties, and trap bacteria. Skip these fifteen: coins, keys, underwire bras, embellished ...

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