Having a washing machine can change your life literally. They are super convenient, and that means no more backaches and long hours of handwashing each item one by one. Although washing machines can ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Draining your washing machine might be a household task that doesn't cross your mind all that often, but it's a necessary one to keep the appliance in good shape. In fact, not draining it regularly is ...