A hand pours a small capful of laundry additive in the washing machine compartment - Capelle.r/Getty Images Your washing machine likely features several compartments or drawers, each meant for a ...

Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

16:58, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 Updated: 17:00, Thu, Jun 12, 2025 If you use fabric softener on your washing, an expert has warned there are two things you could be doing which can do more harm than good.

If your washing machine has a bad smell, and you feel like you've tried everything, there could be one thing left to try. A ...

Many of us swear by fabric softener for softer clothes and reduced static, but it turns out this laundry staple could be wreaking havoc on our washing machines, as appliance repair experts warn. Ian ...

If you're using fabric softener in your laundry, an expert has cautioned that there are two practices that could potentially cause more harm than good. Fabric softener is often deemed a crucial part ...

Consumer Reports offers tips on how to make your clothes soft and nice-smelling from your washing machine (without the gross ...