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.

Hand-washing delicate clothing can keep them looking fresh and new for a long time. But for a lot of people, the process feels like an extra chore, so they toss everything into the washing machine.

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, ...

Wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Mix a mild detergent with water and gently blot stains with a soft cloth or sponge. Add a mild detergent, but skip fabric softener and bleach. Let it soak for ...

The World Health Organization has created posters to help organizations improve hand hygiene — one showing proper hand washing steps and one providing proper hand ...

Whether you’re dealing with a worn-out baseball cap or wide-brimmed boater, the washing dilemma is the same: How do you ensure that your headwear looks fresh while retaining its shape when the job is ...

SEATTLE — Nearly 70 percent of U.S. households have a dishwasher, but one out of five of those are rarely used. “Like many first-generation Americans, I grew up in a household where the dishwasher was ...