Wash Day Science: 5 Settings and Swaps That Make Every Load Better
Throw away commercial liquid fabric softeners, which coat clothing fibers in a slick layer of chemical wax that ruins towel absorbency.
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Clothes Care & Laundry
Laundry science and clothes care that make your wardrobe last years longer.
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Clothes Care & Laundry
Machine-Proof Your Wardrobe: 5 Habits That Stop the Washer From Eating Clothes
Zip up all hoodies, jeans, and jackets before starting a wash cycle.
Stain & Disaster Rescue: 5 Pantry Fixes for Laundry Emergencies
If you drop oily food or salad dressing onto a nice top, rub plain white blackboard chalk heavily over the grease spot immediately.
Care for the Good Stuff: 5 Gentle Tricks for Wool, Denim, and Delicates
Avoid wringing water out of wet cashmere or wool tops, which warps their shape permanently.
Stain First Aid: 5 Rescue Moves for Ink, Blood, Wine, and Sweat
Spray hand sanitizer or rubbing alcohol directly onto stubborn ink stains.
Keep Colors Alive: 5 Tricks for Brighter Whites and Deeper Darks
Add a tablespoon of salt to the very first wash of bright new clothes.
Fresh Beyond the Wash: 5 Odor and Upkeep Tricks for the In-Between Days
Mist smelly, non-washable clothes with a 50/50 mix of cheap vodka and water.