# Laundry Guides – Page 5 | Launderwise --- # Launderwise Blog Tips, tricks, and best practices for your laundry 50 articles total • Page 5 of 9 [![Washing Machine Won't Drain or Spin? How to Fix It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin-cover.webp)](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [How To Wash · June 4, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) ## [Washing Machine Won't Drain or Spin? How to Fix It](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [A washer that won't spin may be stuck at the drain stage. Drain safely, clean the filter if accessible, check the latch, load, hose and suds.](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/washing-machine-wont-drain-or-spin/index.md) [![How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine (and Stop It Returning)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine-cover.webp)](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [How To Wash · June 3, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) ## [How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine (and Stop It Returning)](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [Washers smell from residue and trapped moisture. Run a clean cycle, clean the seal, drawer and filter, keep the door ajar — and never mix cleaners.](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/clean-smelly-washing-machine/index.md) [![How to Get Smell Out of Clothes (Sweat, Musty, Smoke)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes-cover.webp)](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [Fabric Care · June 3, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) ## [How to Get Smell Out of Clothes (Sweat, Musty, Smoke)](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [Get sweat, musty and smoke smells out of clothes with a vinegar or baking-soda soak, the right temperature, oxygen bleach and enzymes — and clean your machine.](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/get-smell-out-of-clothes/index.md) [![How Much Laundry Detergent to Use (and Why Less Wins)](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use-cover.webp)](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [Laundry Tips · June 3, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) ## [How Much Laundry Detergent to Use (and Why Less Wins)](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [Dose to the cap line and load size, not by eye. Many people use more than they need — how much liquid, powder and pods to use, and how to adjust.](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-much-laundry-detergent-to-use/index.md) [![How to Wash a Bra Without Ruining It](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [How To Wash · June 3, 2026 · 11 min](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) ## [How to Wash a Bra Without Ruining It](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [Hand wash bras cold with a mild detergent, or machine wash on delicate in a mesh bag with hooks fastened. Avoid the dryer: heat degrades elastane.](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-a-bra/index.md) [![How to Wash Bed Sheets: Temperature, Frequency & Hygiene](https://static.launderwise.com/images/blog/how-to-wash-bed-sheets-cover.webp)](/blog/how-to-wash-bed-sheets/index.md) [How To Wash · June 3, 2026 · 12 min](/blog/how-to-wash-bed-sheets/index.md) ## [How to Wash Bed Sheets: Temperature, Frequency & Hygiene](/blog/how-to-wash-bed-sheets/index.md) [Real wash temperatures by fabric, how often to wash, and when 60 °C matters for dust mites — the hygiene-vs-energy trade-off, named honestly.](/blog/how-to-wash-bed-sheets/index.md) [Read article ](/blog/how-to-wash-bed-sheets/index.md) Launderwise Newsletter ## Stay up to date Get our laundry tips and exclusive offers By subscribing, you agree to receive our emails. You can unsubscribe at any time. ## Most read articles Selection [1](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) ### [Best Laundry Stain Remover: Attributed Picks by Stain and Fabric](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) [Stain Removal•12 min](/blog/best-laundry-stain-remover/index.md) [2](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md) ### [Laundry Basics: A Simple Starter Guide](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md) [How To Wash•10 min](/blog/getting-started-laundry/index.md)