I once took the advice of my Mom and tried substituting those prickly plastic Dryer Balls for standard dryer sheets. I liked the idea of keeping unnecessary chemicals away from my clothes (dryer sheets can have all sorts of toxic chemicals impregnated into them). What...
The saga of the smelly washing machine may have entered a new cycle. Tide -- makers of spring-smelling detergents and equally fragrant fabric softeners -- have come out with a Washing Machine Cleaner designed to eradicate the "malodor" that afflicts so many...
Do you have a high-efficiency front-loading washing machine? If so, be on the lookout for mold. This recently-published MSNBC.com piece investigates the increased likelihood of mold growth in front-loaders. Unlike top loaders, which see most water evaporate after a...
There are simple steps you can take to extend the life of your washer and dryer and keep them running at peak performance. Product experts at Whirlpool suggest: Leave the lid open after each wash, which allows the basket to air-dry and get rid of residual water. Clean...
Scrounging around for laundromat quarters was the single biggest downside of apartment living for me. I wish I had the Wonder Wash then. The Wonder Wash is a portable washing machine that fits on your countertop. Its tank is capable of holding 7 to 8 dress shirts, 30...
Do you have stinky pants? It might be your washer if Smelly Washer is to be believed. Apparently, detergents and fabric softeners can build up in the washer and create a foul odor. I didn't believe it until I asked around the office and a co-worker reported that it...
Okay, I'll admit it—I'm just loving these laundry wars! LG Electronics has come out with the LG Tromm Steam Washer, a first in the effort to reduce water usage while using technology to get clothes cleaner. A steam chamber heats the water and feeds steam into the 4.0...
Silver just got a little more precious. Teaming nano technology with the inherent cleanliness of silver nano particles, Samsung’s Silver Nano Washing Machine releases electrolytic silver nano particles into a cold water wash, killing 99.99% of bacteria in the washed...
Got a small house? No laundry room? No problem. The Eurotech Combo is an all-in-one washer and dryer that handles all your laundering needs. Measuring in at a space-saving 33-1/4” x 23-3/8”, this innovative stand-alone appliance can be placed anywhere in the...
For those of us who like watching paint dry—and yes, I’m one—there’s all new excitement in the laundry room. Kenmore is releasing the Oasis HE washer and dryer with viewing windows for each—on a top-loader, no less. Now that’s cool. But the features go way beyond...
