Laundry & Linens

You spend a lot of money on clothing and linens, so you want to launder them properly to ensure they continue to look new years after you take the tags off. We'll help you decode laundry cycles and learn which ones you can ignore.
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How to Fold Sweaters—And Why You Should Never Hang Them Up
Snif Laundry Product Line on washing machine
Internet-Famous Fragrance Brand Snif Is Launching a Line of Products to Refresh Laundry Day
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How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester
liquid foundation stain on clothes
How to Get Foundation Out of Clothes
white shoes in washing machine
12 Easy Ways to Remove Odor from Shoes
sweaters in laundry basket with detergent
How to Prevent Clothes from Shrinking
stack of wool sweaters in laundry basket
How to Wash Wool Items So You Never Shrink Your Favorite Sweater
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Laundry Symbols and What They Mean
blue liquid laundry detergent bottles in laundry room setting
9 Things to Clean with Laundry Detergent (Besides Just Clothes)
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How to Wash a Heated Blanket Without Damaging the Electrical Components
marinara tomato sauce stain on clothes
How to Get Tomato Sauce Out of Clothes
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How to Get Mascara Out of Clothes
organized linen closet
13 Things to Toss from Your Linen Closet, According to a Professional Organizer
Laundry Room
How Often Should You Wash Jeans?
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What Is Permanent Press? How to Use the Laundry Cycle
Light blue laundry room with a washer and dryer
How Long Do Washing Machines Last? Tips for Extending Your Appliance's Lifespan
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4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Static in Clothes
collared button-down shirts on wood hangers dry cleaning
What Is Dry Cleaning? How It Works and When to Consider It
Blue laundry room
15 Basement Laundry Room Ideas for a Bright, Functional Space
freshly washed sheets on bed
A Guide to Cooling Sheets: How to Choose the Best Set
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How to Use Baking Soda in Laundry
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pods
4 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Laundry Pods
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Is It OK to Wash Towels and Bed Sheets Together?
swimsuits drying on a line
How to Wash Swimsuits So They Last for Years
folded sheets
Should You Wash New Sheets Before You Use Them?
hands putting towels into washing machine
How Often Should You Wash Towels? You Might Not Be Doing It Enough
white converse shoes in grass
How to Clean Converse Shoes
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How to Use Dryer Balls for Perfectly Dry Clothing
hand vacuuming mattress in bedroom
Vacuuming Your Mattress Is the Crucial Bedroom Cleaning Step You Shouldn't Skip
laundry room in closet with barn doors and washer dryer
Why Isn't My Dryer Drying Properly? 11 Common Causes to Look For
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Should You Make Your Own Laundry Detergent? What to Know Before DIYing
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Here's How Much Laundry Detergent to Use for the Best Results
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Bath Sheet vs. Bath Towel: What’s the Difference?
Utopia Towels Kitchen Towels
These Cotton Dish Towels with 36,300 Perfect Ratings Are Less Than $2 Each Right Now
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How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Clothes
Laundry room with stackable washer and dryer
The Part of Your Washing Machine You’re Probably Not Cleaning (But Should)
BEAUTURAL Steamer for Clothes
Shoppers Say This Steamer with 3,300 Perfect Ratings Is a ‘Staple’ at Home and While Traveling
clothes hanging in white laundry room
How to Shrink Clothes for a Better Fit, According to Laundry Experts
How to get wrinkles out without an iron
How to Get Wrinkles Out Without an Iron
rectangular leather ottoman in bright living room
How to Clean Couch Cushions
laundry room with stool and muted blue cabinets
13 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
Bed sheets on dresser
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Basket with laundry and washing machine
Should You Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them?
Stack of white towels with vinegar
How to Use Vinegar in Laundry (and When It's Best to Avoid It)
putting white shoes into the dryer
This Free Hack Was a Total Game-Changer to Dry My Machine-Washed Shoes
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How to Wash a Winter Coat
top-loading washing machine in white laundry room
Impeller vs. Agitator: Key Features to Know Before Buying a Top-Load Washer
boots in tray
How to Remove Salt Stains from Shoes
laundry room with stool and muted blue cabinets
Front-Load vs. Top-Load Washers: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
wine and wax spills on tablecloth
How to Remove Candle Wax from Table Linens and Hard Surfaces
American Soft Linen Luxury 6 Piece Towel Set Tout
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessing Over These ‘Absorbent and Soft’ Best-Selling Bath Towels—and They’re 39% Off
Holikme 2 Pieces Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit
Shoppers Swear by This Best-Selling Kit That Makes Cleaning Your Dryer Vents an Easy Task—and It’s Only $12
Danjor Linens Queen Size Bed Sheets Set Tout
This Best-Selling Sheet Set with 97,700 Perfect Ratings Is Quietly on Sale in a Popular Color for $14
navy pink white bedroom blue pattern quilt
How to Wash a Quilt
pile of colorful folded sweaters
How to Remove Pilling from Fabric and Prevent it From Happening
Laundry room with bin and clothes storage
Essential Tips for Washing Baby Clothes Every Parent Should Know
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How to Get Ink Out of a Dryer
white clothing drying in the sunshine
13 Essential Laundry Tips for Keeping White Clothes White
Food on blanket in grass
How to Get Grass Stains out of Clothes, Blankets, and More
How to Choose the Best Dryer
sheepskin draped over bed in gray bedroom
How to Wash Fleece Blankets (and Every Other Kind of Throw)
laundry room with stool and muted blue cabinets
How to Air-Dry Clothes for Wrinkle-Free Results
neatly folded clean. towels in bathroom
How to Fold Towels 4 Different Ways for a Luxurious Bathroom