Laundry challenges, it seems, come in every size, shape, and intensity. Rather than thinking there is no solution for that stain, shrunken item or another laundry disaster, consider the ways you can ...

“When choosing the right water temperature, always check the care label on your clothing," says Piombino. “The symbols will indicate whether to use cold, warm, or hot water.” She suggests washing ...

Laundry day feels endless when small mistakes keep sabotaging your results. From overstuffed drums to scorched fabrics, a few ...

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again—many of my favorite tips, tricks, and hacks come straight from my brilliant readers (like you!) We all must be cut from the same cloth, because you seem to ...

Hard water can make clothes feel stiff, smell, and wear out more easily. Hard water also clogs washing machines over time, covering components in limescale. Water softeners, cleaning your washing ...

Dear Mary: We have moved to an area with hard water. We cannot have a water softener. I’m at my wits’ end trying to find an additive to stop the destructiveness of hard water on my clothes. I’ve tried ...