Woman staring at clothes and making a disgusted face - Kmpzzz/Shutterstock It's that time of the week to do your laundry. You sort the dirty items, pour the detergent in, load the machine, and start ...

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In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

All washing machines have a flexible seal around the door to help prevent leaks. The seal traps water, soil, and product residue after each wash, which can lead to mold and mildew growth. Cleaning the ...

Taking a whiff of freshly washed laundry only to find it smelling more sour than clean is a uniquely unpleasant experience—but not an entirely uncommon one. Even when you follow your usual laundry ...

Cleaning your washing machine might seem unnecessary since it's used for cleaning clothes, but neglecting this task can lead to several issues. How to clean your washing machine [TODAY.com] Cleaning ...

Our laundry hampers are one of those areas that we often overlook when doing a regular clean, but when left alone, they collect smells and bacteria that permeate the home and become unhygienic. And ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...