Laundry

It's the definition of a game changer.

Who wouldn't want to know what "laundry nirvana" feels like? Here's how it went.

It's a sensitive-skin-friendly (and delicates-friendly) stain-removing solution.

The spot cleaner that made me believe in cliches.

And I love the no-tools-needed assembly.

I can't say I blame them.

And it's a Best List winner!

I wish I bought it sooner!

It gets out red wine, blood, grease, sauces, and so much more!

These editor-tested finds will remove wrinkles in minutes.

I've been thinking: Why the heck don't we have laundry chutes anymore?

This laundry basket made our Best List. Here's why I loved it.

Delaney Rose went viral on TikTok after she shared her single-level home’s most unique feature: a laundry chute that can teleport clothes.

To help you become a star stain buster, we asked seasoned costumers and stylists for their best tips and trips.

Like your furniture and your bedding, throw blankets need the occasional washing for maintenance and longevity.

Appliances like washing machines are particularly sensitive to mold growth.

From chic storage solutions to better lighting, here's how to upgrade a drab basement laundry space.

Sorting laundry is my own personal hell. Until now.

It’s such a tiny addition, but it makes such a big difference — and it’s way cheaper and less wasteful than buying a whole new laundry brush.

It's my go-to for stains — and keeping my hands super soft — from now on.

This TikTok blew my mind, and it might blow yours too.

Well, it depends. But we came up with 10 different lifestyle scenarios (kids? allergies? access to easy laundry?) and asked experts to weigh in with a real answer for each.

Sorry to my old hamper, but you've been replaced!

Believe me, I've tried the tricks to get it done in a regular routine. But it's still too overwhelming.

Here are some tips to help you reclaim your couch for resting, not folding.

They're designed to make your next load of laundry quicker, more effective, and — yes — even pleasant.

Having sensitive skin isn’t just a health issue; it’s a lifestyle. It can impact what cosmetics you buy and what materials you wear. It can even influence the way you do your laundry.

Definitely don't spend all your perfect weather energy on cleaning, but also don't let the weather go to waste, even when you have to clean.

Before, the homeowner's laundry room "was dark and cold with no windows," she says. Now, it's a black and white beauty. Not to mention, it's much more functional.

Next to a closet, a dresser can be the ultimate storage hero. But with all the room available in a drawer-filled hulk of furniture, there’s also ample opportunity for clutter to accumulate.

If you’ve ever picked up your clothes from the laundromat or taken out your laundry from your own dryer only to spot something that didn’t belong, then you know how surprising and potentially unsettling it can be.

It can sit in the car for hours without releasing a scent!

Sleek, compact, and effective!

Doing the laundry is all about repeating best practices. But sometimes it’s okay to rethink your tried-and-true washing routine.

The next best thing to scoring a fantastic secondhand find is being able to make it last. 

The shelf makes this double hamper a 3-in-1 deal!

You know the one: that beautiful, decorative chair you splurge on for the corner of your bedroom. It’s sleek, it’s sophisticated, it makes you feel like the has-it-all-together lead heroine in a Nancy Meyers flick — and it’s truly impeccable at collecting clothing.

From chocolate to red wine to paint to makeup, a lot of substances can become a headache once they come into contact with clothing. But how do they stack up against each other? 

If you learn to avoid these pitfalls, you'll greatly increase your chances of rescuing your favorite shirt.

During the pandemic, I began ritualizing the sorting of the socks, turning it into a meditative, mindful moment.

While there’s no way to make washing a mountain of baby laundry fun, there are little tricks that will make it bearable. And luckily, new parents like nothing more than sharing their hard-earned words of wisdom. 

Finally: a suitable surface to iron your clothes that doesn't hog space.

The organizer extraordinaire’s TikTok videos, in which she details genius ways to simplify your laundry routine and fold the most stubborn pieces of clothing, have earned her 1.5 million followers. 

We asked a laundry expert, and he gave us two hygienic methods for washing swimwear away from home: the proper way, and the easy way.

According to these fans, the common kitchen staple is a stain-removal powerhouse — and that goes for essentially any type of stain, from greasy salad dressing to set-in avocado.

Here’s how experts purge grit from their clothes and prevent it from popping up in unpleasant spots — including the washing machine.

A four-step playbook for removing grass stains after a rowdy day outdoors.

Why is it that getting into a freshly made bed is one of life’s simple pleasures, but the process of removing and putting on new bed linens feels like such a laborious chore?

I went straight to the pros — that is, people who design, launder, and organize for a living — to get their takes on the essentials for any laundry room space.

Eight people who work in and around what could be considered “messy” professions, from a potter to a plumber, a butcher to a drag performer, share their tips and tricks for avoiding stains while on the job and dealing with the cleanup when the clothes hit the laundry room. 

Laundry experts explain why some clothing tags suggest laying flat to dry in the first place, if you can get away with ignoring the instruction, and how to truly best go about drying these items.

Is there anything you can't handle with vinegar?

Dread laundry day no more.

Keep your clothes looking like new with these tips.

When it’s dreary outside, I usually hunker down and do household chores. But not anymore!

It doesn't rot or rust!

You might want to do laundry differently, depending on your household's health.

Ever do a load of laundry after a day outside and notice a weird, yellow ring on your shirt collar that you just can’t seem to get out? Here's the fix.

It washes clothes in minutes!

It's affordable, non-toxic, and absolutely effective.

Turns out, there are pitfalls to pod life. The question becomes: Are self-dosing dishwasher and laundry pods actually worth all the hype? If you want to keep using pods for the convenience factor, here’s what experts say about making sure those pods work for you.

How on earth (or rather, off Earth) do astronauts do laundry?

They take all the guesswork out of laundry day!

The results were surprising!

Give your plastic hamper a break with one of these cute picks.

Instead of squatting or bending down to load and remove clothes, you simply have to open the tilting door and drop your laundry in.

If you live in a small space, this is for you!

So I tried it — and timed it!

I wanted to harness the power of the sun to help whiten my sheets, and for the breeze outside to infuse them with the scent of fresh air.

Here’s my train of thought: Wouldn’t it be easier if laundry baskets were just big, solid plastic tubs so we could also use them to pre-treat or pre-wash dirty stuff? Here's the answer.

This applies to A LOT of your warm-weather wardrobe. And probably your cleaning cloths, too.

Can you see the difference in the photos?