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The average American family does eight to 10 loads of laundry a week. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of your washer and dryer?

Even if you’ve been doing laundry for years, chances are you’re making at least one common mistake. (If only it were as easy as tossing in clothes and pressing “start.”) From choosing the right ...