Front-load washers adjust the amount of water to the size of the load you’re washing. They clean by lifting clothes up as the ...

Start by cleaning the tub, using a washing machine cleaner like Affresh or 1-quart liquid chlorine bleach. Run the washer’s cleaning cycle, followed by a rinse and spin cycle, to remove residue ...

Our tests are crystal clear: Front-load washing machines are better than top-loaders at cleaning a typical load of laundry. Their stain-removing skills are unmatched, and they’re gentler on fabric.

As soon as front-loading washing machines became a thing, my mom was the first to run out to purchase one. Right away, she noticed that cleaning would need to happen more frequently on her machine.