Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a laundry ...

Laundry is fun because I get to see it run and choose the cycle and options, such as the soil level, wash temperature, (it is best to select cold rinses on most models), the number of rinses, whether ...

Consumer Reports offers tips on how to make your clothes soft and nice-smelling from your washing machine (without the gross ...