Laundry

The two delivery people hauled the appliances out of the truck and lugged them down to the basement, only to bring them right back up.

It's a simple way to prevent the pollution of our planet from right inside your laundry room.

Now, rather than shuffling through the cabinet for what I need and then having a pile of things to put back in, I can always grab what I need with ease.

"Effortless, lightweight, easy to use, and affordable."

*checks bar cart*

Patric Richardson wants you to love laundry day: “Something I always say is that you get to do laundry, you don’t have to do laundry."

Something everyone should have at home!

I’ve been following the family tradition and air-drying my clothes. But the funny thing is, my family never taught me the secrets: I learned the hard way on my own after lots of trial and error.

Here are seven ways everyone (even adults) can use it around the house.

Out of OxiClean? No worries — you’ve got options. (And you might even like them better!)

We asked a laundry expert to look at the label and tell us what's really happening in those "after" photos of dark brown wash water.

My bedding no longer comes out of the machine looking as if it's cradling a bowling ball.

It's time to rethink your laundry habits.

Your spa-like experience starts here.

Get ready to add them to your own space.

It'll save your clothes, wool blankets, and upholstered furniture.

As it turns out, the majority of people have probably been using far too much laundry detergent for far too long.

If you want your investment pieces to last, it’s a good idea to practice extra care when washing your denim—but not everything you hear has merit. Here, we asked laundry experts to set the record straight.

It's dermatologist-approved.

Seriously, where do they go?!

If your laundry is in a constant state of disarray, you’re not alone, and solving the problem probably isn't as complicated as you think. You don’t need tons of space to prevent your clothes from piling up in your laundry room or bedroom—you just need a reliable system.

“If I made a washer, it would only have one setting on it,” says laundry expert Patric Richardson.

Often, the laundry room becomes a catchall space for hard-to-organize items, like cleaning brushes, stain removers, and even rogue hangers. But applying the abundance of pantry organization tips and tricks to the laundry room is one resourceful way to whip this neglected area into shape quickly.

Not all stains are created equal.

If you're ready to take the leap to protect your wardrobe with a gentler alternative, the best move is just to start.

Learning these things will save you frustration, time, and money—and keep your items looking their finest.

A laundry hack sweeping social media helped me save an entire load of laundry from indigo dye stains.

To get the yuck out of your towels, you'll need three things (that you probably already have at home).

Good ventilation is a sensible splurge.

It brightens white fabrics, gets rid of mold and mildew, and can be trusted to disinfect all kinds of germs. But there's one stain that bleach can't handle.

It just requires a few small tweaks to your normal laundry routine.

Simplifying almost always means less. But when it came to solving my laundry problem, it turns out that simplifying means having more of something.

Parenthood is definitely full of surprises, but “Yes, I’d leave my 6-year-old alone with a Sharpie” is truly something I never thought I’d say.

Every now and then, in my nightly TikTok scroll, I find a life hack I absolutely have to try.

While they technically accomplish the same thing—de-wrinkling your clothes—steamers and irons have quite a few differences.

You might think a simple wash cycle would lift that all-too-familiar musty smell, but you’d be very, very wrong.

Get rid of your clunky iron for good.

Your usual stain-removing techniques don't really work with tie-dye.

It’s well known that germs can survive on soft surfaces like fabric.

Your drying rack doesn’t need to be a frustrating, flimsy eyesore.

I found one sheet-whitening method that sounded way too easy to be true, but I tried it, and it worked!

Dry cleaning kits *do* work a lot like dry cleaning does—but it actually isn’t necessary for most clothes.

What if you could have one stain-fighting solution to cover all your bases? And, better yet, what if it was even more effective than the alternatives?

We spoke to experts to find out so you can make the best, safest decision. Here's what to do with your clothes after running essential errands or a socially-distanced hang.

We worked with a laundry expert to put together a list of worries you don't actually have to worry about.

Whether you're trying to delegate chores to your family, demystify the laundry process, or find the best non-toxic cleaners, there's an app for that!

This expert says if you’re doing your laundry correctly, you shouldn’t actually need to strip it.

Here's how to get that leaning stack under control.

While there’s a time and a place for a deep clean of your washer and dryer, washing machine cleaners are a convenient (and relatively cost-effective) alternative.

“I always recommend that you change your mask like you change your underwear: daily."

The first step is: don't panic. The cleaning process isn’t as bad as you think.

These products are so smart!

Everyone has a few home and cleaning tips they’ve been taught that, to be honest, may or may not even work—whether that’s using newspaper to clean glass, rubbing strongly-scented dryer sheets on clothes to keep bugs away, or polishing shoes with banana peels. One laundry hack that often gets tossed around is putting tennis balls in a dryer to soften your clothes and dry them faster.

Yup, including the cult-favorite Wool & Cashmere Shampoo.

You've probably seen this trick on Pinterest.

The former Bed Bath and Beyond employee shows you how to master this task.

What precautions, exactly, are important to take when you do laundry at the laundromat? And which anxieties can you wash away with the grime on your leggings?

If you follow the right steps, you may never need to spend money on a dry cleaner again.

Five hours of work and $150 later, this fresh new laundry space was clean and organized, and most importantly, fit her needs.

Not only do oil stains seem to stand out like a sore thumb on your clothes; they’re also notoriously difficult to remove.

It will make your linen closet look like an HGTV-inspired dream.

We asked two experts from GE Appliances to help us break down the science at work in their machines.

To learn more about the best (and most hygienic) laundry practices during a pandemic, we spoke with a laundry expert.

If your only clothes-cleaning option is a laundromat, it's surprisingly easy to clean clothes at home instead.

Keep your favorite pieces looking and feeling good with these affordable finds.

Tossing all your cold weather clothing in a bin or space bag might be a quick fix, but you won't be doing your future self any favors when chillier fall temps arrive.

It might look weird, but Amazon reviewers love it.

Maybe this says more about me than I should admit, but at the age of 35, laundry has become a very big deal.

This could be a good option for those who choose to use free and clear detergent—but would like their laundry to be mildly scented and aren’t bothered by essential oils.

Within each load was two towels: one brand-new towel straight from the store, and one older bath towel from my family's stash. Here are the results.

I recently tested name brand dryer sheets against two other fabric softening alternatives, and while the difference in softness was significant, it wasn’t enough to convert me to start buying dryer sheets. I know too much.

It's meet-cute time.