Laundry & Linens

You spend a lot of money on clothing and linens, so you want to launder them properly to ensure they continue to look new years after you take the tags off. We'll help you decode laundry cycles and learn which ones you can ignore.
blue and white walls with blue curtains
How Often Should You Clean Your Curtains? Here's What Experts Say
hats on pegboard wall in entryway
How to Clean Hats, Including Cowboy Hats, Felt Hats, and More
cleaning dryer vent
How Often Should You Clean Your Dryer Vent? Experts Weigh In
liquid detergent with clothes in laundry basket
How to Get Detergent Stains Out of Clothes
how to wash throw pillows in washing machine or by hand
How to Wash Throw Pillows
people wearing paint stained clothing
How to Get House Paint Out of Clothes
white bedroom with blue bed
How Often Should You Wash Your Comforter?
shirts hanging in laundry room
How to Get Deodorant Stains Out of Shirts
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How to Get Slime Out of Clothes
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We Tried the Shaving Cream Stain-Removal Trick—The Results Were Unexpected
towels and bath mat washing in laundry machine
How Often Should You Wash Your Bath Mat?
hand putting sweater in drawer
How to Fold Sweaters—And Why You Should Never Hang Them Up
Snif Laundry Product Line on washing machine
Internet-Famous Fragrance Brand Snif Is Launching a Line of Products to Refresh Laundry Day
iron on ironing board with wrinkled polyester clothes
How to Get Wrinkles Out of Polyester
liquid foundation stain on clothes
How to Get Foundation Out of Clothes
white shoes in washing machine
12 Easy Ways to Remove Odor from Shoes
sweaters in laundry basket with detergent
How to Prevent Clothes from Shrinking
stack of wool sweaters in laundry basket
How to Wash Wool Items So You Never Shrink Your Favorite Sweater
laundry care tag with laundry symbols and instructions
Laundry Symbols and What They Mean
blue liquid laundry detergent bottles in laundry room setting
9 Things to Clean with Laundry Detergent (Besides Just Clothes)
electric heated blanket with controller
How to Wash a Heated Blanket Without Damaging the Electrical Components
marinara tomato sauce stain on clothes
How to Get Tomato Sauce Out of Clothes
white shirt being hand washed to remove mascara
How to Get Mascara Out of Clothes
organized linen closet
13 Things to Toss from Your Linen Closet, According to a Professional Organizer
Laundry Room
How Often Should You Wash Jeans?
dials and buttons on washing machine
What Is Permanent Press? How to Use the Laundry Cycle
Light blue laundry room with a washer and dryer
How Long Do Washing Machines Last? Tips for Extending Your Appliance's Lifespan
sweater with static in laundry room
4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Static in Clothes
collared button-down shirts on wood hangers dry cleaning
What Is Dry Cleaning? How It Works and When to Consider It
Blue laundry room
15 Basement Laundry Room Ideas for a Bright, Functional Space
freshly washed sheets on bed
A Guide to Cooling Sheets: How to Choose the Best Set
baking soda in jar next to white shirt
How to Use Baking Soda in Laundry
Tide PODS Laundry Detergent Soap Pods
4 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Laundry Pods
Studio shot of laundry basket
Is It OK to Wash Towels and Bed Sheets Together?
swimsuits drying on a line
How to Wash Swimsuits So They Last for Years
folded sheets
Should You Wash New Sheets Before You Use Them?
hands putting towels into washing machine
How Often Should You Wash Towels? You Might Not Be Doing It Enough
supplies for cleaning converse shoes
How to Clean Converse Shoes
wool dryer balls used in load of white laundry
How to Use Dryer Balls for Perfectly Dry Clothing
hand vacuuming mattress in bedroom
Vacuuming Your Mattress Is the Crucial Bedroom Cleaning Step You Shouldn't Skip
laundry room in closet with barn doors and washer dryer
Why Isn't My Dryer Drying Properly? 11 Common Causes to Look For
laundry detergent used in soap tray
Should You Make Your Own Laundry Detergent? What to Know Before DIYing
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Here's How Much Laundry Detergent to Use for the Best Results
Tan bathroom hanging towels storage and artwork
Bath Sheet vs. Bath Towel: What’s the Difference?
hand pulling jeans out of the dryer
Should You Put Jeans In the Dryer? Here's What the Experts Say
supplies for removing acrylic paint stains from clothing
How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Clothes
hand adjusting washing machine settings
Washing Machine Settings: What They Mean and When to Use Each One
Laundry room with stackable washer and dryer
The Part of Your Washing Machine You’re Probably Not Cleaning (But Should)
clothes hanging in white laundry room
How to Shrink Clothes for a Better Fit, According to Laundry Experts
How to get wrinkles out without an iron
How to Get Wrinkles Out Without an Iron
rectangular leather ottoman in bright living room
How to Clean Couch Cushions
laundry room with stool and muted blue cabinets
13 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
Bed sheets on dresser
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
Basket with laundry and washing machine
Should You Wash New Clothes Before You Wear Them?
Stack of white towels with vinegar
How to Use Vinegar in Laundry (and When It's Best to Avoid It)
putting white shoes into the dryer
This Free Hack Was a Total Game-Changer to Dry My Machine-Washed Shoes
close up of winter jackets
How to Wash a Winter Coat
top-loading washing machine in white laundry room
Impeller vs. Agitator: Key Features to Know Before Buying a Top-Load Washer
boots in tray
How to Remove Salt Stains from Winter Shoes
laundry room with stool and muted blue cabinets
Front-Load vs. Top-Load Washers: How to Choose the Right One for Your Home
wine and wax spills on tablecloth
How to Remove Candle Wax from Table Linens and Hard Surfaces
American Soft Linen Luxury 6 Piece Towel Set Tout
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessing Over These ‘Absorbent and Soft’ Best-Selling Bath Towels—and They’re 39% Off
navy pink white bedroom blue pattern quilt
How to Wash a Quilt