Laundry has a knack for demanding attention at the worst possible moment. Sometimes, life pulls you away from the washing ...

Homemakers in the 19th century had to devote most of a day to washing clothes each week: hauling and heating water, scrubbing the clothes against a board, then hauling more water in to rinse them ...

Agitation and rotation are essential components of the cleaning cycle. The friction helps scrub the clothing clean. Too many ...

From fragrance-forward detergent to intentional timing, small changes can turn laundry day into a restorative ritual many now ...

Even the best washer and dryer are subject to human error, from detergent mishaps to zipper positioning, items to leave out, and whether shirts should be buttoned up.

From how long you can actually let your wet laundry sit to what to do when you inevitably forget a load, here’s what you need to know the next time you find yourself missing that end-of-cycle buzzer ...

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A cleaning scientist discusses whether adding sanitizer to your laundry routine is essential or merely beneficial.

Place the laundry pod directly into the drum before adding clothes—this ensures it dissolves properly and gets to work on your laundry. Use one pod per average load; overloading can prevent the pod ...