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The 4 most common washing machine problems and how to fix them

Washing machine repair: Fix 90 percent of clothes washer breakdowns with these four easy fixes, including filling and draining problems, grinding noises and a failure to spin. You'll avoid the service ...

How To Make Air-Dried Clothes Feel Soft Instead Of Stiff And Scratchy

Air drying can leave clothes feeling stiff. Learn what causes the fabric to feel stiff and scratchy and how to keep air dried clothes feeling soft.
The Cool Down

Grandmother shares unusual 2-ingredient combo to address annoying washing machine smells: 'Get rid of that yucky mildew'

"Another tip is to put 2 cups of vinegar in the washer with a few drops of essential oil (peppermint, etc) for the same ...
House Digest

Toss Your Throw Blanket In The Washing Machine Right Now: Why They Need Extra Care In Winter

Throw blankets get more use during the cold season, which means they pick up more allergens and disease-causing germs, so ...

7 Things to Never Put in the Dishwasher

The high heat, strong water jets, and repeated contact with other utensils or metal racks can also dull edges over time. Even stainless steel knives, which are resistant to rust, can develop ...

How to Clean Your Washing Machine’s Lint Trap—and Why It's So Important

A Well-Maintained Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine’s lint trap will help to maintain the performance, efficiency ...
Southern Living

The Everyday Item That Could Destroy Your Washing Machine

The pros all agree. Rubber-backed bath mats and rugs are deceptively risky because they combine two washing machine ...
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Mother smashes washing machine to save trapped toddler

A dramatic rescue unfolded on December 21, 2026, in Yunnan, China, after a mother freed her toddler who became trapped inside a washing machine. Nearly $240bn wiped off Amazon as Wall Street turns on ...
CNET

CES 2026: LG's Latest Washer-Dryer Combo Solves the Biggest Issues With All-In-One Machines

David lives in Brooklyn where he's spent more than a decade covering all things edible, including meal kit services, food subscriptions, kitchen tools and cooking tips. David earned his BA from ...
People

This Human Washing Machine Could Eliminate Showering. Futuristic Pod Cleans Users in 15 Minutes, Costs $385K

The Mirai Human Washing Machine washes and dries bathers in a 7.5-foot-long pod in just 15 minutes Shawn.ccf / Alamy Stock Photo Japan-based tech company Science developed a futuristic cleaning device ...
WWLP-22News

Employee trapped in machine saved by emergency crews in South Windsor

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WWLP) – Emergency crews helped free an employee trapped inside a machine at a business in South Windsor on Wednesday morning. Springfield police investigate shooting, arrest two ...
WFSB

Employee hospitalized after arm trapped in machine at South Windsor business

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WFSB) - A person is in the hospital after a workplace incident in South Windsor on Wednesday morning. At around 9:50 a.m. first responders were called to a business located on ...