Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although ...

Washing your clothes by hand sounds like a tedious task — something that should’ve been eradicated from our daily lives when the washing machine was invented. If you don’t have a washer and dryer, ...

Deirdre McKay receives funding from the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust, and UKRI via the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Global Challenges Research Fund. Kelly Sheridan receives ...

If you’re considering a new washing machine, the idea of a smart washer might catch your interest. But you might wonder if ...

The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 mistake. Lace can also get damaged. Instead, either hand-wash your lingerie or ...

When a tag reads “hand-wash only,” heed the instructions. Learn when and how to hand-wash clothes in the sink and steps for drying delicate items.

Washing machines continue to improve over time, with many washers now sporting portable, high-tech and customizable features to make laundry day even easier. When it comes to revamping your laundry ...