Key Points Pretreat stains and wash dress shirts on a gentle or permanent-press cycle per the care label.Dry on permanent ...

While some might be scared to try it, wool coats can often be washed at home if done properly. The three essential elements ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

Dry cleaners use more than 300 million pounds of plastic film a year in the U.S. alone—but they don’t have to. There’s that unpleasant moment when you get home from the dry cleaner: You remove the ...

Wool and heat aren't the best of friends, so what's the safest way to dry your favourite jumpers and cardigans?

Learn effective tips and techniques to make clothes dry faster. Speed up your laundry routine with these recommendations.

New York City stylist Liz Teich says that most items commonly dry cleaned don't need to be. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and ...

The Environmental Protection Agency announced a ban on toxic chemical solvents PCE and TCE which are commonly used in dry cleaning earlier this month. The chemicals are known to cause environmental ...

Drapes, couch covers, and rugs are decor items you can dry-clean at home. And knowing how to tackle these pieces with at-home dry-cleaning products can save you a lot of money. “You can spend several ...