Eco, fast, cotton, heavy, intense cold? Experts on the most cost-effective and efficient wash cycles for your home.

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 ...

Dashing around a mere few hours before social plans, you realise you’ve completely run out of anything half decent to wear. And so, you head to the washing machine, select the quickest cycle you can, ...

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 ...

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.

UK tests show one washing machine setting can cut laundry power use by up to 62%. Could a small temperature change noticeably shrink your energy bill?