If you want to make lightwork of laundry day, one program that is appealing is the quick wash cycle. Every washer will offer this setting to some extent — the best washing machines will even offer ...

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.

Refresh your clothes in less time. Last-minute guests are staying overnight, and the sheets for the guest bed are far from fresh. It’s almost bedtime, and you forgot to wash your work clothes for ...