Sometimes the best treat you can gift yourself is a gadget that will save you time *and* brain cells.

Midnight. In the dark room, only the washing machine keeps spinning. Twelve minutes until it stops. A half-finished barley ...

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Taking advantage of your washer's menu of settings can make a major difference in how your laundry comes out.