Wash on a gentle cycle with cold water. Mix a mild detergent with water and gently blot stains with a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid wringing or twisting, as this can damage the down and the outer fabric ...

Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

A puffer jacket is very functional and versatile option for cold weather dressing. However, the same insulation that makes these jackets so cozy and warm can also make them a bit complicated to clean.

Electric clothes washers have been commercially available here in the United States for a little more than a century, since 1907. So, if you're in the US and reading this article, then the odds are ...

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, ...

Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle. By Emilia Petrarca If laundry is a chore, hand washing might feel like ...

If the coronavirus outbreak has you feeling less than enthusiastic about going to the laundromat—or even using your building’s shared-laundry facilities—I’m here to tell you that you can indeed wash ...

For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, turning the machine to a neutral setting, and calling it a day. It's not hard to understand why. Most care labels—those teeny, ...

Your puffer’s exact cleaning schedule depends on how often you use it, Mike Kreis, a sales and service specialist at REI, tells SELF. “If you are wearing it every day, washing it once a month should ...