Clothing Care

Having the best clothes is pointless if you don’t take care of them. Learn how to give your clothes proper care with our guides to cleaning white shoes, getting sticker residue off clothes, sewing on buttons, ironing pants, and more. Get cleaning tips and maintenance advice for your beloved dresses, shirts, shoes, and everything else in your closet.

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How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans? Experts Weigh In

How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans? Experts Weigh In
We’re back with another heated household debate.
These Genius Mesh Bags Are the Secret to Cutting Laundry Time in Half

These Genius Mesh Bags Are the Secret to Cutting Laundry Time in Half
You can get six for $10.
How to Care for Your Leggings So They Last Longer

How to Care for Your Leggings So They Last Longer
Because your Lululemons deserve to be preserved. 
Here's How Real Simple's Associate Editor Organizes Her Overflowing Closets

Here's How Real Simple's Associate Editor Organizes Her Overflowing Closets
The Marie Kondo purge doesn’t work for everyone, especially if you’re a clothes-collecting fashion enthusiast.
How Often Should You Wash Your Pajamas? Experts Weigh In

How Often Should You Wash Your Pajamas? Experts Weigh In
The answers were...divided.
It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Bra Drawer—Here’s How

It’s Time to Spring Clean Your Bra Drawer—Here’s How
Your bra drawer is crying out for attention.
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Skip the Dry Cleaner—Here’s How to Clean Bulky, Hard-to-Wash Winter Coats at Home

Skip the Dry Cleaner—Here’s How to Clean Bulky, Hard-to-Wash Winter Coats at Home
You can safely clean your winter coats, gloves, and scarves at home—here’s how, with step-by-step tips from a fabric care expert.
How to Shop for Vintage Clothes (and Spot Knock-Offs) Like a Pro

How to Shop for Vintage Clothes (and Spot Knock-Offs) Like a Pro
A fashion expert shares everything she knows and loves about shopping vintage.
Amazon’s Best-Selling Laundry Bags Make Washing Bras So Much Easier

Amazon’s Best-Selling Laundry Bags Make Washing Bras So Much Easier
How to Clean and Care for Suede Boots

How to Clean and Care for Suede Boots
This Best-Selling Gadget Is the Secret to Making Your Old Sweaters Look Brand New

This Best-Selling Gadget Is the Secret to Making Your Old Sweaters Look Brand New
5 Fail-Safe Ways to Extend the Life of Your Clothes

5 Fail-Safe Ways to Extend the Life of Your Clothes

The 5-Minute Fix That Repairs Broken Underwire Bras

Breathe new life into worn-out bras with this DIY fix for broken underwires.

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This French Stain Removal Method Proves We're Doing Our Laundry All Wrong

This French Stain Removal Method Proves We're Doing Our Laundry All Wrong
6 Stain Removers Everyone Needs to Have in Their Cleaning Cabinet

6 Stain Removers Everyone Needs to Have in Their Cleaning Cabinet
Apparently You Can 'Un-Shrink' Cotton Clothes—Here's How

Apparently You Can 'Un-Shrink' Cotton Clothes—Here's How
The Laundry Mistake That’s Ruining Your Sports Bras

The Laundry Mistake That’s Ruining Your Sports Bras
Remove Pilling from Your Favorite Sweaters with This Top-Rated Gadget

Remove Pilling from Your Favorite Sweaters with This Top-Rated Gadget
How to Remove Every Kind of Holiday Stain

How to Remove Every Kind of Holiday Stain
How to Clean White Shoes—Whether They’re Canvas, Leather, or Suede

How to Clean White Shoes—Whether They’re Canvas, Leather, or Suede
How to Keep Everything in Your Wardrobe Looking New, Longer

How to Keep Everything in Your Wardrobe Looking New, Longer
5 Things the French Know About Laundry (That You’re Probably Doing All Wrong)

5 Things the French Know About Laundry (That You’re Probably Doing All Wrong)
The One Surprising Essential You Should Bring on Vacation

The One Surprising Essential You Should Bring on Vacation
The $7 Item Everyone Should Keep in Their Desk at Work

The $7 Item Everyone Should Keep in Their Desk at Work
What the Heck Is a Sweater Stone—And Will It Really Save My Sweaters?

What the Heck Is a Sweater Stone—And Will It Really Save My Sweaters?
The One Mistake Europeans Think Americans Make With Their Laundry

The One Mistake Europeans Think Americans Make With Their Laundry
The One Mistake You’re Making When Ironing

The One Mistake You’re Making When Ironing
How Often Should You Wash Your Bra? Experts Weigh In

How Often Should You Wash Your Bra? Experts Weigh In
Drew Barrymore’s Favorite Stain Remover Is Less Than $3

Drew Barrymore’s Favorite Stain Remover Is Less Than $3
The One Mistake You’re Making With Your Sports Bra

The One Mistake You’re Making With Your Sports Bra
8 Fashion Mistakes You’re Probably Making

8 Fashion Mistakes You’re Probably Making
Winter Clothes Storage, Simplified

Winter Clothes Storage, Simplified
6 Annoying Winter Fashion Problems—Solved!

6 Annoying Winter Fashion Problems—Solved!
3 Easy Ways to Remove the Most Perplexing Stains

3 Easy Ways to Remove the Most Perplexing Stains
5 Simple Solutions for Your Laundry Troubles

5 Simple Solutions for Your Laundry Troubles
5 Easy Fixes for Annoying Clothing Mishaps

5 Easy Fixes for Annoying Clothing Mishaps
5 Alterations You Didn’t Know Your Tailor Could Do

5 Alterations You Didn’t Know Your Tailor Could Do
Smart Ways to Extend the Life of Your Swimsuit

Smart Ways to Extend the Life of Your Swimsuit
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