Fabrics and garments you should not wash with fabric softeners include: Fortunately, the misuse of fabric softener does not ...

Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

If you’re new to doing laundry, it can be hard to know where to start. There are washer settings to understand, an overwhelming number of detergent options and stains that need to be treated — ...

A cleaning pro weighs in on her thoughts on washing a heavy comforter in your laundry machine, with tips for washing other ...

Too much laundry detergent is bad for your clothes and washing machine. Excess suds make it less likely your clothes will get clean and can cause buildup in your washer. Even the manufacturer's ...

I’ll admit it—I toss my sweaty workout clothes in the hamper with the rest of my laundry and let them sit until wash day. But lately, even after washing, they still smell like sweat. So, I set out to ...

Laundry day is a chore, but the right machines can make it a little less laborious. Whereas an unreliable washer can leave you with clothes that are damp or pilled, the best washing machines get your ...

Experts say you should always wash newly purchased clothing before wearing it for the first time, as you never know what’s hiding on the surface. Kim Romine, a Fairfield, Ohio-based Tide scientist ...