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Hand-washing clothes with care extends the life of your pieces, especially delicate materials like silk or embellished fabrics. We’ve all been there: A clothing item with a tag that reads “hand-wash ...

When it comes to cleaning a beloved silk blouse, wool sweater, velvet jacket or lacy bra, you want to give these “delicate” items the TLC they need. But you may not know what that means. Should you ...

Leather, suede, and faux leather are materials that should never be cleaned with water or put in the dryer. These fabrics are ...

Extending the life of your wardrobe comes down to how you care for your clothing. Something as simple as following care instructions can go a long way in keeping our favorite pieces looking better for ...

Got a rayon, silk, or otherwise delicate garment that can't take ironing but gets seriously wrinkled? A sheet of aluminum foil can help straighten out, and do a few other neat tricks. Photo by ...

We've put together a guide on "gentle," "permanent press," "normal," and more. This is which dryer settings you should be using for your clothing, bedding, and linens.

We’ve all been there: A clothing item with a tag that reads “hand-wash only” accidentally makes it through the washing and drying cycles, only to come out teeny tiny, snagged, or otherwise ruined. It ...