Laundry & Linens
Your clothes and linens will remain in brand-new condition thanks to the help of our best tips on cleaning, storing, and repairing all of your items.
How to Remove Pen Stains From a Couch—Using Supplies You Already Have
Why Hotels Choose Duvet Covers Over Comforters—and Why You May Want To, Too
Why Your Washing Machine Is Shaking—and the Simple Fixes Experts Swear By
What Starch Really Does to Your Clothes—and When to Use It
How to Fold Every Type of Towel Like a Pro
Tap Cold vs. Cold: Which Laundry Setting Should You Use?
The Right Way to Steam Clothes for Wrinkle-Free Results Without Damage
How to Wash Linen Sheets So They Last for Years, According to Laundry Experts
What Using Too Much Laundry Detergent Does to Your Clothes (and Your Machine)
The Best Way to Remove Sweat Smell From Clothes
How to Remove Pollen Stains From Clothes, According to Laundry Experts
Should You Wash New Sheets Before You Sleep in Them?
How to Clean a Dryer Vent From Outside, According to Experts
Does Cold Water Shrink Clothes? Here's What to Know
Why Line-Dried Towels Feel Stiff—and How to Soften Them
6 Common Laundry Habits That Increase Your Energy Bill
How to Descale Your Washing Machine for Cleaner, Fresher-Smelling Laundry
Should You Use Fabric Softener on Towels? The Surprising Reason Experts Avoid It
Why Freshly Washed Clothes Can Smell Bad—and How to Fix It
How to Clean a Front-Load Washer—and Prevent Mold and Odor for Good
Do You Need to Wash Bedding More in Winter? Here's What Experts Say
How to Wash Shoes in a Washing Machine So They're Like New Again
Do You Really Need a Top Sheet? A Bedding Expert Weighs In
7 Household Tasks You Can Tackle With an Iron (Besides Smoothing Wrinkles)
How to Properly Clean the Rubber Seal on Your Washing Machine, According to Pros
Steam vs. Iron? Here's What's Best for Every Type of Fabric
How to Remove Stains From Cashmere Without Ruining It
The Best Way to Get Wine Out of Clothes, According to Laundry Experts
How to Clean Your Washing Machine’s Lint Trap—and Why It's So Important
How to Get Sharpie Out of Clothes (and Everything Else It Stains)
How to Wash Hats in the Washing Machine (Without Ruining Them)
How to Wash Gloves Without Ruining the Fit, From Leather to Knit
The Easiest Way to Clean a Microfiber Couch, According to Pros
The Best Time of Day to Use Your Washing Machine, According to Experts
You Might Not Need to Make Your Bed Every Morning—Here's Why
How to Clean a Wool Coat—Without a Trip to the Cleaner
5 Types of Clothing You Should Never Wash Together
How to Clean a Top-Loading Washing Machine So Every Load Smells Fresh
Are You Washing Your Jeans Too Often? Experts Say You Probably Are
Why You Should Never Use Wet Wipes to Clean Your Shoes
Can You Wash Towels With Clothes? The Answer May Surprise You
How to Clean Salt and Slush Stains From Leather, Suede, and Fabric Shoes This Winter
How to Wash Sneakers in the Washing Machine—Without Ruining Them
How to Wash a Quilt Step by Step (and Keep It Cozy for Years)
This Simple Method Gets Sticky Tree Sap Out of Clothes Without Ruining Them
How to Get Rid of Pilling on Clothes Quickly and Safely
January Is Peak Month for Dryer Fires—Here's How to Stay Safe
Where Do Lost Socks in the Wash Go? (And How to Never Lose One Again)
How to Wash a Puffer Jacket So It's Just Like New
How to Safely Wash Pillows in the Washing Machine—and Keep Them Fresh and Fluffy
12 Things Martha Says You Should Always Do Before Starting Laundry
How to Remove Grease Stains From Clothes, No Matter the Fabric
How to Wash a Comforter in the Washing Machine Using Martha's Method
How to Safely Wash Dry-Clean-Only Clothes at Home
How to Clean a Washing Machine Naturally With Vinegar and Baking Soda
The Easiest Way to Remove Makeup Stains From White Shirts, According to Experts
How to Clean a Front-Load Washer to Get Rid of Odor and Mold
How to Hang Wet Towels So They Dry Fast and Never Smell Mildewy
How Often to Clean Your Dryer Vent to Prevent Buildup
4 Items You Should Wash in Hot Water, According to Fabric Care Experts
How to Drain a Washing Machine to Prevent Mildew and Clogs
How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine and Keep It Odor-Free
Experts Share How to Wash Merino Wool Without Shrinking or Damaging It
