When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Max Burkhalter. Design: Zoë Feldman Design Understanding how to clean a closet will allow ...

Hand-washing clothes with care extends the life of your pieces, especially delicate materials like silk or embellished ...

As exciting as going on vacation is, something that never fails to stress me out is how to keep my clothes clean while traveling. Whether you have the opportunity to do a load of laundry while on ...

Learn effective tips and techniques to make clothes dry faster. Speed up your laundry routine with these recommendations.

Everyone has a few garments that they need to dry clean on occasion, even it’s just for that one wedding every few years. But the solvent most commonly used in the process, known as “perc,” is a known ...

These effective methods make white clothes white again. Step-by-step instructions use bleach, vinegar, baking soda, and aspirin tablets. Say goodbye to stains and restore bright whites.

Summer can cause your gym clothes to become extra sweaty... and smelly. Here's how to clean your gym clothes, according to a professional. As if you weren’t already sweating enough to begin with, go ...

How do your clothes go from filthy to grunge free? Through the chemistry of laundry detergent. In the latest installment of our Appliance Science column, we look at the chemistry of clean clothes.

Key Points Iron dry clean only clothes if they're clean and you follow fabric-specific heat settings.For delicate items, try steamers, wrinkle sprays, or bathroom steam instead of direct ironing.Store ...

It seems counterintuitive but one of the best ways to make sure your clothes are clean is, in fact, to clean your washing machine. There are plenty of reasons why a washing machine needs to be cleaned ...

Know Your Stuff is a new column that unlocks the hidden secrets about the everyday products you own. Like nearly every item in your house that you take for granted, the humble washing machine has a ...