You've Been Doing Your Laundry All Wrong
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Laundry How-Tos
Learn how to wash every item in your closet—plus shoes, bedding, towels, and more—with our comprehensive collection of expert guides and step-by-step instructions for doing laundry.
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When Was the Last Time You Washed Your Mattress Protector?
Sleep Better in a Freshly Washed Sleeping Bag
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11 DIY Clothesline Ideas
Keep Your White Sheets Dazzling White
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Should You Wash New Sheets Before Using Them?
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How to Make Hospital Corners on Your Bed
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Keep Your White Vans Shoes—Canvas, Leather, and Suede—Looking Great
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5 Laundry Products You Should Have on Your Shelf
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How Clean and Care for a Heavy Comforter
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If the Perfect Shirt Is Too Big, You Can Attempt to Shrink It
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Should You Strip Your Laundry? Learn Why and How
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Scratchy Towels? Learn How to Soften Them
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How to Wash Beach Towels the Right Way
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Keep Your Favorite Slippers Clean and Fresh
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How to Sew a Basic Face Mask
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Are You Sorting Your Dirty Laundry Correctly?
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5 Reasons to Keep Baking Soda in Your Laundry Room
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Proudly Fly a Bright and Clean American Flag
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How to Clean All Types of Pillows for a Better (Cleaner) Night's Sleep
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9 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Dust Mites
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You'll Sleep Better Under a Clean Weighted Blanket
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How to Easily Clean 5 Types of Shoes
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How to Protect Your Laundry From Athlete's Foot
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Tips for Using Baking Soda in Laundry
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The Best Laundry Detergent: Liquid, Pods, or Powder?
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How to Prevent and Remove Ugly Pilling on Clothes
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How to Clean and Care for Sweaters
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How Can I Stop My Clothes From Shrinking and Stretching?
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10 Laundry Rules That Aren't Actually True
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Learn to Wash Women's Clothes Like an Expert
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How to Remove Perfume Odors From Clothes
How to Wash Tennis and Athletic Shoes
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Keep Your Swimming Rash Guard Looking Great
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Help! No Clean Clothes and I'm Out of Laundry Detergent
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How to Clean and Care for Baseball Caps
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How to Clean and Care for Baseball Uniforms
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Choosing the Correct Water Temperature for Laundry
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How to Clean and Care for a Bathing Suit
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How to Make a Reusable Mask or Face Covering
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How to Remove Cigarette Smells From Clothes & Carpet
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Yes, There Is a Right Way to Fold Towels—Here's How
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How to Wash Tablecloths and Linens
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Why Do I Have This White Residue on my Clean Clothes?
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7 Tips to Prevent Dark Clothes From Fading
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How to Use Borax in Your Laundry for a Fresh Load
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Insider Tips for Removing Musty Towel Odors
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How to Wash Clothes Contaminated From a Flood
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Disinfect Laundry Correctly to Prevent Spread of Flu and Viruses
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Help Is Here to Whiten Yellowed Clothes and Linens
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Here's How to Wash Your Dog's Sweaters, Collars, and Bedding With Care
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New Year's Day Laundry Superstitions and Resolutions
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7 Creative Ways to Hide Stains on Your Favorite Clothes
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5 Reasons to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Laundry
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How to Do Laundry in a College Dorm
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How to Clean 9 Types of Winter Coats
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How to Clean and Care for Handmade Quilts
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10 Quick Fixes for Your Worst Laundry Mistakes
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Hard Water Laundry Problems? Here's What to Do
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Learn How to Set the Color in Clothes and Stop the Bleeding
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Are You Using Single Dose Laundry Pods Correctly?