Though the basics of the best washing machines and tumble dryers hasn't changed much over the years, the engineering has. Not only do you get a choice of a million programmes, but they're built in with ways to help make sure they work at their best for longer.
However, they're still machines, and machines occasionally require a little TLC – like a good thorough clean to keep them in perfect working order. One of the most neglected machines in our homes is the humble washing machine. Day in day out, this stalwart of family life churns a large drum filled with piping hot water, soapy detergent and a ton of clothing, and then goes into a spin cycle so aggressively fast it needs slabs of concrete or cast iron to weigh it down to stop it from leaping out of the utility room like a bucking bronco. However, when it breaks down, we scream and shout and worry about how much it’s going to cost to fix.
