Washing healthcare uniforms at home might seem safe. But new research shows this common practice could actually be helping ...

Hospital germs survive household washing machines used for healthcare uniforms * Antibiotic resistance genes found in ...

Household-style washing machines can provide the perfect breeding ground for bacteria—including resistant strains capable of infecting humans.

But cleaning your washing machine is absolutely an essential task to help ensure that bacteria, detergent, and other gunk and grime don't build up and potentially cause a problem in your machine (or ...

A washing machine used to clean newborn clothing harbored a multidrug-resistant bacteria and spread it to multiple patients, a new case study from Germany suggests. Published Friday in the peer ...

The Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria were found in the detergent drawer and on the rubber door seal of the household washing machine, as well as two sinks in the area.

Not sure how to properly clean your washing machine? We'll walk you through what you need to know about killing bacteria or mold in your washer and how to rid your machine of those awful smells.

Your washing machine might not be as effective at removing bacteria as you think it is, new research shows.

Your dirty laundry may actually be even dirtier after you wash it. That's because experts say washing machines are teeming with bacteria that find their way onto your clothes -- and then onto you.

Cleaning your clothes in a washing machine on even a hot water setting of 60°C (140°F) can fail to remove potentially harmful bacteria – a finding that could also be contributing to the rise ...

Lower heat and colder water in today’s energy-saving washing machines may not kill enough bad germs and could lead to potentially dangerous outcomes.

Household washing machines of any type will remove dirt and stains from your clothes, towels and sheets, but they don't sterilize them.