The presoak cycle can make a noticeable difference on laundry day.

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 ...

Scientists from the University of Leeds—and, it should be mentioned, Procter & Gamble—say the best way to keep clothes looking fresh for as long as possible is to use the coldest, shortest wash cycle.

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 ...