When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

You may wash your clothes with hot water—many people do. That could be a mistake. Modern washing machines, and modern laundry ...

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This article was originally published on mentalfloss.com as You're Probably Washing Your Laundry at the Wrong Temperature.

Many people think using hot or warm water to wash clothes is better than washing them in cold water because they believe the heat makes their clothes cleaner. But some detergent companies, including ...