Laundry

Laundry is a huge part of any cleaning or chores routine, and learning to do laundry right is key to getting your clothes, bedding, and other textiles clean. Here, you'll learn about borax, see how to fold a fitted sheet, figure out how to hand-wash clothes, and find other must-know tips for maintaining your laundry and laundry room. Better laundry starts here.

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Organize Your Laundry Room With These Nifty Storage Solutions From Amazon—$45 and Under
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It's $26 and ready to use in 30 seconds.
3 Ways to Fold a Hoodie
Here's how to fold a hoodie sweatshirt so it fits neatly in a drawer or suitcase.
This Clever Amazon Find Keeps Sheets From Wadding Up in the Dryer
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Get Ideas for Your Laundry Room Upgrade
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7 Mistakes That Make Your Bath Towels Dingy
Spa-worthy bath towels await.
Do You Really Need to Sort Your Laundry? We Asked the Experts
Some are forgoing this age-old laundry rule.
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9 Ways to Whiten Laundry Without Bleach

Ran out of bleach? Brighten your laundry using these alternatives, including some all-natural ingredients.

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Sitcoms Have Convinced Me That I Need This Clever Laundry Accessory
Here's Exactly When You Should Sanitize Your Laundry—Plus, How to Do It
Should You Wash New Sheets (or Clothes) Before Using Them? We Asked an Expert
Yes, There’s a Right Way to Clean Your Dryer Vent—Here’s How
This New High-Tech Closet Can Steam and Sanitize Your Clothes, So You Can Skip the Dry Cleaner
The 5 Best Steam Irons, According to Our Tests
Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About DIY Dry Cleaning
4 Things You Should Do (and 3 You Shouldn't) to Extend the Life of Your Washing Machine
What Is Laundry Stripping? Some Swear by This Gross-Yet-Satisfying Cleaning Trend
How Often You Should Wash Your Towels—and How to Do It, According to Experts
The Easiest-Ever Guide to Hand Washing More Than Just Your Delicates
Show Your Bras the TLC They Deserve With These Easy Hand Washing Tips
The Weird Way to Make Your Favorite Pair of Jeans Last Forever
7 Genius Ways to Get Wrinkles Out of Your Clothes—Without an Iron
Borax Is Making a Comeback, But Does It Really Belong in Your Washing Machine?
PSA: Your Laundry Detergent May Be Affecting Your Sleep—Here's What You Should Be Using
The 7 Best Laundry Baskets to Make Laundry Day Much Easier
Why You Should Put Tennis Balls in Your Dryer
5 Chemical-Free Ways to Spiff Up Your Laundry
I Tried a Laundry Egg—And Here's What I Really Thought
8 Things You Should Never Clean in a Washing Machine
This Is How Often You Should Really Clean Your Sheets, According to a Pro
Apparently You Can 'Un-Shrink' Cotton Clothes—Here's How
How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
7 Ways You're Washing Your Workout Clothes Wrong
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