Laundry Tips & Checklists

Worried a red sock might ruin a yellow shirt? Discover how to easily test laundry for colorfastness. Have a stain and not sure how to treat it? Some stains require special attention and products designed specifically for that type of stain. If you know what the stain is, we can help you customize your treatment plan to match its specific properties.
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How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester
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How to Clean UGGs
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How to Prevent Clothes from Shrinking
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How to Wash Wool Items So You Never Shrink Your Favorite Sweater
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How to Get Butter Out of Clothes
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Is It OK to Wash Clothes and Towels Together?
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Laundry Symbols and What They Mean
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How to Get Foundation Out of Clothes
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How to Wash a Heated Blanket Without Damaging the Electrical Components
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7 Stain Removal Mistakes You Might be Making
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How to Wash Shoes in the Washing Machine (Without Damage)
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How to Get Mascara Out of Clothes
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How Often Should You Wash Jeans?
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How to Shrink Clothes for a Better Fit, According to Laundry Experts
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What Is Permanent Press? How to Use the Laundry Cycle
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How to Clean a Belt Bag
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How Long Do Washing Machines Last? Tips for Extending Your Appliance's Lifespan
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4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Static in Clothes
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How to Steam Clothes to Remove Wrinkles
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What Is Dry Cleaning? How It Works and When to Consider It
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13 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
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How to Use Baking Soda in Laundry
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Should You Use a Dish Rag or Paper Towel to Wipe Down Kitchen Countertops?
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Should You Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them?
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pods
4 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Laundry Pods
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Is It OK to Wash Towels and Bed Sheets Together?
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How to Wash Swimsuits So They Last for Years
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Should You Wash New Sheets Before You Use Them?
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How to Clean Converse Shoes
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How to Use Dryer Balls for Perfectly Dry Clothing
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Why Isn't My Dryer Drying Properly? 11 Common Causes to Look For
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Should You Make Your Own Laundry Detergent? What to Know Before DIYing
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Impeller vs. Agitator: Key Features to Know Before Buying a Top-Load Washer
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Here's How Much Laundry Detergent to Use for the Best Results
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Eco-Luxe Cleaning Brand L’Avant Collective Launches Its First Laundry Line
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Can Using Fabric Softener Hurt Your Washing Machine?
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7 Signs You Should Really Replace Your Bath Towels
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Are You Washing Your Bathroom Hand Towels Enough?
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How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Clothes
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How to Clean Couch Cushions
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How to Remove Salt Stains from Shoes
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How to Get Ink Out of Clothes
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How to Get Sweat Stains out of Shirts
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How Often Should You Wash Kitchen Towels, Really?
Bed sheets on dresser
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
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How to Use Vinegar in Laundry (and When It's Best to Avoid It)
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How to Wash a Winter Coat
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How to Remove Chocolate Stains from Common Fabrics
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How to Wash Cashmere Without Damaging the Delicate Material
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How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
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How to Wash a Quilt
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How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
How to clean a washing machine filter
How to Clean a Washing Machine Filter
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Can You Wash Memory Foam Pillows? How to Get Rid of Stains and Odors
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How to Keep White Sheets White
How to clean a washing machine
How to Clean a Washing Machine for Fresh Clothes and Linens
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How to Unshrink Clothes with Hair Conditioner (Yes, Really!)
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How to Sanitize Laundry to Disinfect Clothing, Linens, and Fabric
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Laundry Stripping Is a Grossly Satisfying Way to Get Linens Extra Clean
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Here's How to Bleach White Towels Without Ruining Them
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Hard Water Could Be Sabotaging Your Laundry—Here’s How to Fix It
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7 Common Laundry Mistakes That Can Damage Clothes

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