We've all been in a situation where we've had to learn how to wash our clothes without a washer. Maybe your washing machine is on the fritz, or you're on vacation and can't quite bring yourself to ...

Extend the life of the special items in your closet with these tips on how to hand wash clothes. When laundry day comes around, most washing machines offer a delicate or hand-wash setting, but there ...

"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 ...

Rinse: Use cool water to rinse the garment until all detergent has been removed. Lay Flat to Dry: Do not wring out the fabric. Instead, lay your item on a towel and roll it to press out extra moisture ...

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Even if you’ve been doing laundry for years, chances are you’re making at least one common mistake. (If only it were as easy as tossing in clothes and pressing “start.”) From choosing the right ...

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 — ...

Sending clothes to the dry cleaners is expensive and inconvenient, and sometimes you may even pass on buying a new shirt or blouse you have your eye on because of that “Dry Clean Only” label. “Dry ...