I love throwing a load of laundry on for a quick 30-minute cycle, just to keep the never-ending pile of dirty clothes under control. But there have been so many times where, after a while, I'll hear ...

Its uses are limited, but the rinse and spin setting on your washer can be incredibly helpful when needed. The rinse and spin cycle on a washing machine does just that—rinse and spin—and nothing else.

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