Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...

Appearing on a recent episode of BBC Morning Live, Dr Xand explained the best temperature to wash your laundry at, including which one kills the most bacteria and the one that is most cost-effective.

Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine on even a hot water setting of 60°C (140°F) can fail to remove potentially harmful bacteria – a finding that could also be contributing to the rise of ...

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 conflict in the Middle East has sent energy prices skyrocketing. While a ceasefire may have been agreed, it is thought that gas and electricity bills will still rise once the current price cap ...

Your washing machine, surprisingly, is a breeding ground for odour-causing microbes. Modern cold washes allow bacteria and ...