You're pulling your warm laundry out of the dryer, blissfully unaware that your washing machine just committed treason. It didn't leave your clothes cleaner than they were before you put them in.

Some items destroy washers, void warranties, and trap bacteria. Skip these fifteen: coins, keys, underwire bras, embellished ...

The bulk of our household chores involve cleaning - whether that's buffing surfaces, wiping down gadgets and items, or doing the laundry. But washing clothes isn't always as straightforward as simply ...