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The Best Way to Get Wine Out of Clothes, According to Laundry Experts
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How to Clean Your Washing Machine’s Lint Trap—and Why It's So Important
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How to Get Sharpie Out of Clothes (and Everything Else It Stains)
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How to Wash Hats in the Washing Machine (Without Ruining Them)
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How to Wash Gloves Without Ruining the Fit, From Leather to Knit
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The Easiest Way to Clean a Microfiber Couch, According to Pros
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The Best Time of Day to Use Your Washing Machine, According to Experts
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You Might Not Need to Make Your Bed Every Morning—Here's Why
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How to Clean a Wool Coat—Without a Trip to the Cleaner
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5 Types of Clothing You Should Never Wash Together
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How to Clean a Top-Loading Washing Machine So Every Load Smells Fresh
A wicker basket holding a neatly folded stack of jeans placed on a wooden surface
Are You Washing Your Jeans Too Often? Experts Say You Probably Are
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Why You Should Never Use Wet Wipes to Clean Your Shoes
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Fabric Softener Ruins Towels Faster Than You Think—Here's What to Do Instead
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Can You Wash Towels With Clothes? The Answer May Surprise You
A person walking through a snowy street wearing boots and winter clothing only the lower part of their body is visible
How to Clean Salt and Slush Stains From Leather, Suede, and Fabric Shoes This Winter
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How to Wash Sneakers in the Washing Machine—Without Ruining Them
Quilt spread on a bed in a brightly lit room featuring a patchwork design with geometric patterns
How to Wash a Quilt Step by Step (and Keep It Cozy for Years)
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This Simple Method Gets Sticky Tree Sap Out of Clothes Without Ruining Them
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How to Get Rid of Pilling on Clothes Quickly and Safely
Laundry towels in a dryer drum
January Is Peak Month for Dryer Fires—Here's How to Stay Safe
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Where Do Lost Socks in the Wash Go? (And How to Never Lose One Again)
A row of down jackets hang on a white background
How to Wash a Puffer Jacket So It's Just Like New
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How to Safely Wash Pillows in the Washing Machine—and Keep Them Fresh and Fluffy
Shoes in mesh laundry bag in washing machine
How to Wash Shoes in a Washing Machine So They're Like New Again
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12 Things Martha Says You Should Always Do Before Starting Laundry
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How to Remove Grease Stains From Clothes, No Matter the Fabric
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How to Wash a Comforter in the Washing Machine Using Martha's Method
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How to Safely Wash Dry-Clean-Only Clothes at Home
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How to Clean a Washing Machine Naturally With Vinegar and Baking Soda
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The Easiest Way to Remove Makeup Stains From White Shirts, According to Experts
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Your Clothes Are Clean—So Why Do They Still Smell Bad? Experts Explain
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How to Clean a Front-Load Washer to Get Rid of Odor and Mold
Plants and different toiletries on decorative ladder in bathroom. Interior design
How to Hang Wet Towels So They Dry Fast and Never Smell Mildewy
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How Often to Clean Your Dryer Vent to Prevent Buildup
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4 Items You Should Wash in Hot Water, According to Fabric Care Experts
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How to Drain a Washing Machine to Prevent Mildew and Clogs
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How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine and Keep It Odor-Free
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Experts Share How to Wash Merino Wool Without Shrinking or Damaging It
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How to Get Rid of Wrinkles Without an Iron—Including Martha's Quick Fix
A leather jacket hanging on a hanger in front of a white wardrobe
How to Wash a Leather Jacket Without Ruining It, According to Laundry Pros
Wicker basket with dirty clothes on floor in laundry room
6 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
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6 Reasons You Should Never (Ever) Leave the Dryer On While You're Out
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5 Common Reasons Why Your Dryer Isn't Drying Your Clothes (and The Easy Fixes)
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How to Wash a Hat in the Dishwasher (Yes, Really), According to a Cleaning Pro
Frontloading washing machine with colorful clothes spilling out next to a matching dryer in a laundry room setup
Why Your Clothes Look Dingy After Washing—and How to Keep Them Vibrant
A person using a lint roller on folded knit garments
How to Get Rid of Lint on Clothes Fast (and Prevent It in the First Place)
A closeup view of the inside of a washing machine drum highlighting its metallic finish and perforations
How to Properly Clean the Rubber Seal on Your Washing Machine, According to Pros
A yellow shirt with a visible dark stain on the fabric near the center
5 Stains You Should Never Treat With Hot Water, According to a Laundry Expert
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The Best Way to Wash Polyester So It Doesn't Stretch, Shrink, or Pill
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Out of Soap? Here's How to Wash Clothes Without Detergent, According to Experts
Laundry hanging on a clothesline in an outdoor setting
How to (Finally) Get That Mildew Smell Out of Your Clothes, According to Laundry Pros
A dog resting on a couch partially covered with a blanket
How to Wash Couch Cushion Covers to Keep Them Looking Like New
A neatly stacked set of folded towels organized in a pile
How to Wash and Restore Old Towels to Like-New Condition
White roses in glass vase and books on stylish nightstand next to big bed with linen pillows and cozy blanket
Can You Wash Pillows in the Washing Machine? Here's What Laundry Experts Say
Clothes hanging on wooden hangers on a rack
How to Keep Your Linen Fabrics Crisp and Wrinkle-Free
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When to Use the Extra Rinse Cycle—and When to Skip It
Child's hand holding a sliced strawberry and stained white t-shirt
How to Remove Berry Stains From Clothes and Table Linens
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How to Remove Tomato Stains From Clothes, According to Laundry Pros
Hands holding fabric with deodorant stains
The Must-Know Trick for Removing Deodorant Stains From Black Shirts Quickly
Three swimsuits hanging on a line in front of a stone wall
How to Wash a Swimsuit the Right Way, According to a Fabric Care Expert
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How to Wash a Duvet Cover the Right Way, According to Laundry Experts
Hands placing denim fabric into a front-loading washing machine
How to Shrink Clothes in the Wash (On Purpose), According to a Laundry Scientist