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Do laundry products have a shelf life?

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By Sage McHugh on October 17, 2010 in

Laundry detergent

On Wednesday, editors from ConsumerSearch attended a Whirlpool and Maytag media event. We met with Tremitchell Wright, Technical Lead Fabric and Substrate Scientist for Whirlpool Corporation, who provided a cool demonstration on the latest innovations in laundry detergent. He also gave us an interesting tidbit we’d like to pass along to our readers. Did you ever wonder if laundry detergent has a shelf life? Well, the answer is yes. According to Wright, liquid laundry detergent is good up until two years from the date of manufacture.

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Picking the right "green" laundry detergent

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By Sarah Burns on April 5, 2010 in

Shirt drying
With the "green" craze now in full swing, more laundry detergents are claiming to be eco-friendly. But how can consumers tell whether the detergent they're using is really environmentally safe? Let's discuss how you can determine which green detergents are the real deal.
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Many washer-dryer combos aren't what they claim to be

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By Sarah Burns on March 13, 2010 in

Woman washing and drying her clothes

Though they may seem more convenient, recent reviews of washer-dryer combos are extremely telling. Critics say these compact appliances, which wash and dry laundry in the same unit, have a tendency to be problematic. Let's run down some of the common complaints, as well as a couple of advantages the combos offer.

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Green pieces: Is an energy-efficient washer right for you?

By Sarah Burns on March 12, 2010 in

Clothes Washer
Forget Kermit the Frog. Today, "being green" has taken on a whole new meaning. An increasing number of planet-friendly products is being spawned every day, and washing machines are no exception. Are these appliances truly as advantageous as they seem?
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