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“While laundry has become more advanced, there are still many different types of detergents, washing machines, and fabrics out in the market, so mishaps can still happen,” she says. “Sorting your ...

We’ve all been there. You want to wear your favorite white T-shirt and best-fitting jeans, but both are in the laundry hamper. So, you decide that it won’t hurt — just this once — to toss them in the ...

Use cold water for brights and delicates to prevent fading and shrinkage, and warmer temps for towels, sheets, and heavily soiled clothes to help break down oils and kill germs, says Pozniak. Delicate ...

We've all been there. You want to wear your favorite white T-shirt and best-fitting jeans, but both are in the laundry hamper. So, you decide that it won't hurt—just this once—to toss them in the ...

Read care and fiber labels. First things first, look at the care and fiber labels, often located on the side seams, back neck or back waist of garments. Together, these little labels tell you ...

Q In your recent column on washing white T-shirts, you did not say how much bleach to put in a load. My wife passed away, so I am learning. Please tell me the amount I'm supposed to use. Is a cup ...

Simple sorting rules that protect your clothes. Sorting your laundry loads is far from an extraneous step—it's an essential part of preserving and extending the life of your fabrics. While some demand ...

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