Most people assume that a hot wash means clean clothes. But new research suggests your washing machine may be underperforming, especially when it comes to killing harmful bacteria. Despite running at ...

Appearing on a recent episode of BBC Morning Live, Dr Xand explained the best temperature to wash your laundry at, including which one kills the most bacteria and the one that is most cost-effective.

A simple bucket of hot water added to your wash cycle can eliminate bacteria, dust mites and musty odours that build up during the monsoon, when humidity keeps clothes damp for hours.

It's important to understand cleaning vs. disinfecting laundry, as a particularly bad virus, for instance, may still remain ...