Okay, okay, we know what you're thinking – how hard is it to hand wash your clothes? And when was the last time you even needed to hand wash clothes? From a broken washing machine to abrupt spills and ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hand-washing is for more than just delicate fabrics — it's a gentle alternative to machine-washing and a ...

When it comes to cleaning a beloved silk blouse, wool sweater, velvet jacket or lacy bra, you want to give these “delicate” items the TLC they need. But you may not know what that means. Should you ...

Merino wool comes from—you guessed it—merino sheep, and it's far softer and less itchy than many other wool fabrics. That, coupled with its temperature-regulating and moisture-wicking capabilities, ...

So, you're adding a mound of dirty laundry to your washing machine when you realize—you’re completely out of detergent. Rats! Rather than running to the store at breakneck speed, consider ways for ...

These days, your sneakers aren't expected to just get you from point A to B—they're now supposed to do all of that work and feel like an intentional part of your outfit. It’s a lot. Unsurprisingly, ...

So long, dingy whites and faded darks! Here's how to separate laundry so your clothes come out of the wash clean and bright. Mary Gagliardi, a laundry scientist at Clorox, agrees that even though ...

If you’re new to doing laundry, it can be hard to know where to start. There are washer settings to understand, an overwhelming number of detergent options and stains that need to be treated — ...

Mesh lingerie bags protect their contents from snagging, stretching, and generally getting beat up in the washing machine—but despite the name, they’re not just for lingerie. When used correctly, mesh ...