The hand wash cycle on a washing machine can be used to clean delicate fabric like wool, silk, and lingerie. Learn more about when to use it.

Confused about what all the different cycles do and when you should choose which? We're about to blow your mind.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is this function for, anyway? Your washing machine is full of settings you likely never use, like the hand wash cycle. For a standard load, you probably turn it to "normal" or some equivalent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You don’t always need to hand wash delicates—if the fabric isn’t too fragile and your washer has a gentle cycle with cold water, ...

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

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.