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For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, turning the machine to a neutral setting, and calling it a day. It's not hard to understand why. Most care labels—those teeny, ...

When it comes to buying clothes, how frequently do you examine the washing label for washing instructions? In today's world of fast fashion, most items can be cleaned at the standard 30 to 40 degrees ...

It's easy to ignore the little white labels that seem incomprehensible on your clothes. But the laundry symbols can save you from the disappointment of a shrunken sweater, and stop your beloved ...

MISTRUSTED and misunderstood, they have lurked in the darkest recesses of our garments for decades. Now the indecipherable world of the wash-care label is to become yet more complicated. The ...

Jackets with heavy hardware, like zippers or snaps, can also scratch the washing machine. Instead, these should be hand-washed or professionally cleaned, DiNicolantonio said. If you place rubber items ...

Most of us do laundry every week, if not every day. Even if you think you are a laundry expert, you might gain something from reading these tips. Follow these color-care basics to get your clothes ...

Even the most thorough laundry routines can overlook key items, says cleaning expert Marieke Van der Graaf, and washing them ...

According to experts, we no longer need a hot temperature to get our white garments clean. And using cold water for regular ...