6 best top-load agitator washing machines—and the worst—of 2026

These washers can be wallet-friendly, but don’t expect perfect performanceIf you have room for side-by-side laundry machines, ...
Daily Herald

19 rules for doing your laundry better

Homemakers in the 19th century had to devote most of a day to washing clothes each week: hauling and heating water, scrubbing ...
Consumer Reports

Check Your Technique: Are Any Additives Okay to Throw in With a Load of Laundry?

In the search for the whitest whites and brightest brights, you may be tempted to add some unusual laundry additives you spot on social media to your washing machine. Or maybe you’ve spotted one of ...
Consumer Reports

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Use Dish Soap in Your Washing Machine

In the age of TikTok cleaning hacks, we’ve become accustomed to seeing some pretty unique tips on the internet. Some work great, but others, not so much. We recently came across a laundry hack using ...