I’m a mom who’s washed a lot of dirty clothes over the years — these are the 5 things I look for when buying a washing machine, and the experts agree

As a mother, I’ve done more than my fair share of laundry over the years and have had to wrestle with stains of all kinds — grass, dirt, blood, food, you name it. Over the years, I’ve owned several washing machines that didn’t quite meet the mark, so when it came time to replacing it, I stuck to a checklist to guarantee I was choosing the best washing machine for my needs. And, thankfully, I’m happy to say that my washing machine continues to keep my family in clean clothes while reducing my…