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Many people think using hot or warm water to wash clothes is better than washing them in cold water because they believe the heat makes their clothes cleaner. But some detergent companies, including ...

Anyone who does their own laundry knows that there are a few inviolable rules you must always follow: Never mix darks with lights. Always clean out the lint screen. Wash in hot or warm water to get ...

When it comes to doing laundry, there are many rules to follow — yet one of the most important ones is what you set your water temperature to when doing a wash. One expert said the hot and cold ...

Hand-washing clothes with care extends the life of your pieces, especially delicate materials like silk or embellished fabrics.

These clever swaps will get the job done. 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 ...