An expert weighs in on how effective this time-saving cycle is—plus when (and when not) to use it. When you're pressed for time, the quick wash cycle on your washing machine seems like a great idea.

It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...

Juggling work deadlines, school runs, and a social life means we’re all always on the hunt for time-saving hacks, and the quick wash function on your washing machine can seem like a dream come true.