Washing Machines

Deciding where to put a washing machine can be difficult! Should it go in the kitchen? What about in the garage? Or even in the bathroom? The truth is, there’s no single ‘correct’ place to put a washing machine. There are, however, certain conditions you’ve got to meet before you can set up your washer. […]

Washing machines provide a quick and easy way to wash your clothes. However, with such a wide variety of wash cycles and special functions available on today’s washing machines, it can be overwhelming to know which settings to use. One of the settings that many people need clarification on is spin speed. Although washing machines

When searching for a new washing machine, the wide variety of choices can soon become overwhelming. It’s quite an expensive purchase, so you want to know you’ve made the right choice. The vast majority of washing machines on the market in the UK are front loaders, but there are some top loader machines available too.

Buying a new washing machine can be a little confusing, especially if you’ve never needed to buy one before. One statistic that is always quoted on new washing machines is their spin speed. Keep on reading to find out what spin speed is, what the fastest spin speed you will find is, and why you’d

If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve experienced the less-than-pleasant aroma that seems to linger long after your laundry is done. It’s not just a minor inconvenience, it can be a real nose-wrinkler. You may have tried everything from running vinegar cycles to giving your machine a good scrub-down, but the smell just won’t go

When people are picking out a new washing machine, the noise output is often overlooked. However, if you have an open-plan living space or simply spend a lot of time in proximity to your washing machine, a loud machine can be extremely frustrating. The average washing machine produces about 74 decibels (dB) of noise during

Washing machines are clever things, aren’t they? They perform an incredibly useful function and take a load (ho ho) off our hands. But how do they work? OK, they get the washing wet and then kind of jiggle it about in the detergent, then rinse, spin and drain. That’s all clear. But what enables them

Washing machines are large, weighty appliances that need to be stored in the right type of environment. Finding the ideal home for a washing machine can be difficult when you have a lot of room in your house. So, it’s even harder to find a place to store such a vast appliance in a small

Well, let’s start by assuming the title of this piece is not addressed to an item of laundry. That would precipitate some writing along the lines of “you would get clean, that’s what”. But what would happen if it was a living, breathing person who, through a circumstance of a dubious nature, fell into one