Whether you’re pro powders, prefer pods, are loyal to liquids, Consumer Reports tests of dozens of laundry detergents can help. “CR’s tests are extremely tough; even the best detergents can’t remove ...

When it comes to household essentials, few things are as indispensable—and as taken for granted—as laundry detergent. Many people have stuck with traditional liquid or powder detergents for years, ...

The Persil ProClean Odor Fighter is part of the Laundry Detergents test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Laundry Detergents models like the ProClean Odor Fighter are rated on multiple ...

Laundry is a fact of life, but it’s a chore that most of us find tedious. Plus, it can get expensive. In my household of four (which includes two very messy toddlers), I typically run a minimum of ...

Consumer Reports believes single-load liquid laundry detergent packets should be avoided in homes where children under six years old or adults who are cognitively impaired may be present. Contact with ...

If you think you know how to do laundry, the likelihood is yes, you do. But if you want to get the most out of your efforts – and your clothes – learning how to do laundry the right way, will save you ...

How to make your thrifted treasures feel brand new. From vintage formal wear to modern workout clothing and everything in between, a thorough cleaning can make an imperfect piece wearable. Ahead, ...

Wash the duvet gently. Ideally, Balanzat explains, you will wash a duvet using a gentle detergent with cool or warm water.