While most Americans rely on washing machines to clean their clothes, that's not the case everywhere: Over half of the global population washes clothes by hand. It's a time-intensive and physically ...

Take your pick from among these impressive front-loaders, top-loaders, compacts, and all-in-one options from Consumer Reports' latest tests Front-loaders impress our testers with their overall ...

Choosing a bigger front-loader, HE top-loader, or agitator top-loader will help you get large loads cleaner Check owner's manuals for guidance on load sizes, which will help you wash clothes better ...