The Spruce on MSN

You can wash a heated blanket in the washing machine — here’s how to do it safely

Key Points Unplug and detach the cord, then wash gently by hand or on a delicate cycle with mild detergent.Partially ...
Our Debt Free Family on MSN

Stop putting these 15 items in your washing machine

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

What Washing Machine Cycle Should You Be Using? An Expert Explains

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 ...
AOL

Forgetting About This Item Before Using The Washing Machine Can Cause Major Problems

We've all been there: You're rushing to get the laundry done, tossing a pile of pants and shirts into the wash, hitting the start button, and then you hear it. That telltale metallic clanking and ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Repairman breaks open washing machine to show negative effects of popular laundry product: 'Break the bad habit'

As the person in the video points out, appliances can last a lifetime if taken care of properly. Dismantling your washing ...
Reader's Digest

This Is the Only Washing Machine Cycle You Need to Use, According to a Laundry Expert

It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...