Laundry - laundry room, plus tips for washing clothes and cleaning clothes

Laundry

Laundry is a huge part of any cleaning routine, and learning to do laundry correctly is key to getting your clothes, bedding, and other textiles clean. Here, you'll learn how to fold a fitted sheet, figure out how to hand-wash clothes, and learn the secret to removing stains. Better laundry starts here.
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7 Outdated Laundry Habits That Are Ruining Your Clothes (and Washing Machine!)
corduroy pants
How to Wash Corduroy to Make It Last Longer and Keep Its Shape
sweaters in dryer
7 Items You Should Never Put Through the Dryer
How to Sort Laundry, Washing Machine
Yes, You Do Really Need to Sort Your Laundry, According to Scientists
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How to Steam Clothes for a Wrinkle-Free Finish
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Do Jeans Shrink in the Dryer?
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11 Tricks for Getting Rid of Static From Clothes
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How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
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Here’s Exactly How to Use White Vinegar in Your Laundry
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Here’s How Often Experts Say You Should Change Out Your Pillowcase
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Should You Wash Your Socks Inside Out?
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Steamer vs. Iron: Which One Works Best for Wrinkle-Free Clothes?
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Should You Wash New Underwear Before You Wear It?
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How to Get Hair Dye Out of Clothes: Step-by-Step Guide
The Best-Smelling Laundry Detergents
The 8 Best-Smelling Laundry Detergents of 2024, Tested by Real Simple
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Here’s How Often Experts Say You Should Change Out Your Bath Towel
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The 7 Best Top Load Washers of 2024, Tested by Real Simple
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Keep Your Sheets White and Crisp With These 9 Tips from Laundry Experts
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The 10 Best Laundry Stain Removers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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The Best Clothes Drying Racks for Every Garment
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Should You Wash Bed Sheets in Hot Water?
How to Clean White Leather Sneakers
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How To Choose The Right Laundry Cycle Every Time
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The 8 Best Laundry Pods of 2024
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This Simple Hack Decodes Laundry Care With the Click of a Button—and All You Need Is an iPhone
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7 Things You Might Be Forgetting to Put in the Laundry
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Do Dryer Balls Actually Remove Lint?
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The 7 Best Fabric Shavers, Tested and Reviewed
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Washing Soda vs. Baking Soda: What's the Difference and Which Is Better for Laundry?
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How Does Dry Cleaning Actually Work? Laundry Experts Explain the Process
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4 TikTok Laundry Hacks That Are Ruining Your Clothes
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How To Keep Sheets From Balling Up in the Dryer With These 5 Tips From Laundry Experts
Amazon Laundry TikTok Wad-Free tout
I’ve Tried Just About Every Laundry TikTok Hack, and This Is the Gadget I Swear By
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What Is the Permanent Press Cycle? Here's How and When You Should Use It
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The Be-All-and-End-All, Definitive Guide to Doing Laundry
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The 7 Best Portable Washing Machines of 2024
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How Long Do Dryer Balls Last? Plus, How to Refresh Them
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13 Ways to Make Your Laundry Smell Better
Gain Fabric Softener
The 10 Best Fabric Softeners of 2024
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What Do Dryer Sheets Do and Are They Actually Good for Your Laundry?
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How To Remove Pesky Deodorant Stains From Tops and T-Shirts
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How to Get Makeup Out of Clothes
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How to Get Mold Out of Clothes Properly and Safely
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How to Get Sharpie Out of Clothes
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3 Ways to Get Grease Stains Out of Clothes (That Actually Work)
How to Stop Shoes From Smelling—9 Different Ways
Rowenta Steam Iron Review Tout
I Won’t Travel Without This Mini Clothes Steamer That Handles 2 Tasks in 1
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Unwashed Pillowcases Can Have More Germs Than a Toilet Seat After Just 1 Week, Study Finds
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This Viral TikTok Shows Exactly Where All Your Lost Socks End Up
bath mat
How to Wash Bath Mats
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How to Get Wrinkles Out of Clothes Without an Iron
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10 Ways to Whiten Laundry Without Bleach
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How to Wash a Backpack in Three Different Materials
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How to Wash a Comforter So It's Fresh and Clean
How to Clean Slipcovers, white slipcovers on chairs around dining table
How to Clean Slipcovers So They Look Like New
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The 11 Best Washing Machine Cleaners
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How To Fix These 10 Common Laundry Mistakes—And 3 That Are Beyond Repair
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The Best Clothes Steamers You Can Buy Online
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What Is Laundry Stripping and Should You Do It? What You Need to Know
stained weighted blanket
How to Wash a Weighted Blanket, According to a Manufacturer
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The 7 Best Ironing Boards of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
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How to Use Bleach in Laundry the Right Way
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How to Clean a Front Load Washer