If you think cleaning your clothes is as simple as bunging them in the washing machine, you're mistaken—and you might not be killing bacteria lurking in the fibres. Dr Chris van Tulleken, 46, was a ...

The rinse and spin cycle on a washing machine does just that—rinse and spin—and nothing else. This cycle setting rinses a load of laundry with cold water, drains the drum, and spins dry, all without ...

Scientists have uncovered the ideal washing machine setting to prolong the freshness of your clothes. In a study conducted in partnership with Procter and Gamble, the University of Leeds suggests ...

UK scientists have identified the best washing machine setting to maintain the freshness of your clothes for an extended period. In a study conducted in collaboration with Procter & Gamble, ...

13:47, Thu, Dec 11, 2025 Updated: 13:55, Thu, Dec 11, 2025 Scientists have uncovered the ideal washing machine setting to prolong the freshness of your clothes. In a study conducted in partnership ...