Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming ...

It’s the dryer—not the washing machine—that lays waste to harmful microorganisms. “High heat drying for at least 28 minutes is the most effective way to kill viruses,” Reynolds says.

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