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Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

Why almost every pair of jeans has a zipper that says ‘YKK’

If you look closely at the zipper on your pants right now, odds are that it has 3 letters engraved on the tab: "YKK." But what does it mean?

What Happens to the Clothes You Forget to Pick Up From the Dry Cleaners?

What's the 'statute of limitations' when it comes to abandoned clothes?

How Often Should You Really Wash Your Clothes?

Different types of clothes require different levels of care to maintain their quality and prolong their life. Here's how to do laundry the right way.

You're Probably Washing Your Lingerie the Wrong Way

Find out how to care for your delicates to ensure they remain like new.

23 Surprising Laundry Tips You Didn't Know You Needed

So you won't have to go buy more socks the next time you run out of clean ones.

How Does Dry Cleaning Work?

Dry cleaning is a way to clean clothes without using water, but do your clothes really stay dry after you hand them to the dry cleaner?

Here’s How to Wash “Dry Clean Only” Clothes at Home

It is possible to safely wash some clothing with a "dry clean" only label at home. Find out how—and when you shouldn't.

How Often Should Dress Clothes be Dry Cleaned?

Factors to determine how often your clothes should be dry cleaned or laundered

How to Wash Those ‘Dry Clean Only’ Clothes at Home

Wondering how to wash dry clean only clothes at home? Some fabrics will hold up well and others need professional care. Here's how to get started!

Because You Asked: What Is “Organic” Dry-Cleaning?

Here’s what you need to know about so-called organic and green dry-cleaning.

5 Tips for Cleaner Laundry

Get the most out of your top-loading washing machine by following these five tips to get your laundry is as clean as it can be.

8 Tips for Cleaner, Greener Laundry

Let go of harsh chemicals and hot water, and go easy on your clothes, your wallet and the planet

5 Tips for a Cleaner Laundry Room and Better Laundry Results

A clean laundry room makes the laundry routine easier and more productive. Learn five tips to a cleaner laundry room.

Removing Strong Odors + Sweat From Your Clothes!

How to remove strong odors and sweat from your clothes.

Here's How to Wash "Dry Clean Only" Clothes at Home

No Dry Cleaner? No Problem! How to Dry Clean Your Clothes at Home

Now that we’re all settled into sheltering at home mode, our clothing is probably starting to look a bit too lived in. But what happens if you have a Zoom meeting or virtual party? Since you probably can’t get to the dry cleaners for a while, here are some tips to try to get the [...]

How to Do Laundry, Fast!

Need clean clothes in seconds? Ok, it's not that fast, but learn how to do laundry quickly with these eight tricks.
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Step-By-Step Laundry Guide for Kids

Help teach your kids how to do laundry with this free printable simple step-by-step laundry guide. Hang in it your laundry room for easy reference.