It's a well-known fact that washing machines often take longer than they say they will – but people are just realising why. The puzzling phenomenon led one curious Reddit user to ask: "Explain like ...

For many people, putting on a timed load of washing may seem like a simple task, some may even organise their day around when their washing machine is supposed to finish. But lots of people have ...

Be honest, how many washing machine cycles do you actually use? While the control panel is littered with options (looking more like a scene from Interstellar than a household appliance these days), ...

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 ...

UK scientists have identified the best washing machine setting to maintain the freshness of your clothes for an extended period. In a study conducted in collaboration with Procter & Gamble, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

When it comes to picking a washing machine cycle you'll likely take into consideration the material of the clothes being washed, how hot you want the water to be, and how long you want it to go on for ...

Scientists found it is the volume of water used – as opposed to the spinning action – which causes the most tiny particles of plastic to be shed. (Getty/iStock) Washing clothes on a delicate setting ...

Throwing the bath mat in with a towel wash might seem like the right thing to do, but an expert has warned otherwise. Scott Flint, also known as Scott the Fix-It Guy, a professional US-based appliance ...

Washing machines today have more cycles than ever, but you can probably get by with using just a few. Washing machines aren’t what they used to be. Some new appliances have over a dozen cycles, and ...