Beyond the damage to your things, your washing machine will also sustain much more intense wear and tear if it's consistently overloaded. A heavy drum can strain the electric motor that turns it, ...

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Eberhard says, "Just like with your everyday glassware, this prevents contact that can leave spots. Check to see if your dishwasher has a stemware holder, which is a fold-down piece of plastic on the ...