Never Dry These Clothing Items on High Heat
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) Even though I’ve been doing my own laundry for 20-odd years, and laundry is at minimum a thrice weekly household duty of mine, there are some—okay, a…
How to Decode the Confusing Care Labels on Your Clothes
Photo: Tarzhanova (Shutterstock) The first time you launder a new item of clothing, you may go in with the best intentions—ensuring that you lay it flat to dry, or wash…
How to Wash Microfiber Towels Without Ruining Them
Photo: Zapylaieva Hanna (Shutterstock) They may seem like any other towel or rag, but those made from microfiber come with some baggage. For starters, some people hate—and we mean, truly…
How to Create a More Welcoming Laundry Area (Because You Deserve Such a Thing)
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) When you’re trying to wash, dry, and sort through pile after pile of your family’s laundry, an organized and functional workspace can make all the difference.…
Can Lemons Really Make Your Whites Whiter?
Photo: By Arturs Budkevics (Shutterstock) There are endless hacks about how to keep your white clothes clean without hard chemicals. Some suggestions include baking soda, vinegar, and even aspirin—which, fine,…
Always Bring These Things When You Crash at a Friend’s Place
Photo: kevin brine (Shutterstock) A presumptuous houseguest is a houseguest that is unlikely to be invited back. No one wants the type of guest who assumes they have free rein…
9 Ways You Aren’t Using Mesh Laundry Bags, But Should Be
Photo: Eurybia (Shutterstock) A classic way to keep your delicates in good condition through the wash (besides a full load on the delicate setting) is to throw them in a…
How to Keep New Towels From Shedding Everywhere
New, freshly washed towels are great…until you use one and find yourself covered in lint. Even after you wash them again (and again), this problem can persist. Blame this frustrating…
Dryer Sheets Can Clean, Polish, and Make Almost Anything Smell Fresh
The humble dryer sheet may seem like the uni-tasker of the laundry room, but in reality, it can improve your life in myriad ways. Instead of discarding used dryer sheets,…
How to Take Better Care of Your Gym Clothes
Photo: Anak Surasarang (Shutterstock) When you peel off your sweaty workout clothes, you may be tempted to just throw them in the laundry with everything else. But performance fabrics and…