Laundry
Get laundry advice in news, features, tips and tricks collated and compiled by the experts at Homes & Gardens.
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How to clean a top-loading washer in 7 steps – and wipe out foul odors and musty laundryPublished
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How to wash polyester – 7 simple steps from laundry prosPublished
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Should you wash denim inside out? Experts confirm why it will protect your garmentsPublished
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How to clean your washing machine detergent drawer – 5 steps to a satisfying resetPublished
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How to wash jeans and other denim items – and what to avoidPublished
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Best washing machines: the secret to effortless laundryLast updated
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How to wash velvet — 6 steps to safely care for this delicate fabricPublished
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9 of the best laundry basket storage ideas – experts share their top spotsPublished
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6 reasons you should not dry laundry outside – according to laundry professionalsPublished
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How often should you wash a mattress protector? It may be more often than you thinkPublished
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7 items you should never wash in hot water – laundry experts reveal how to protect your belongings from damagePublished
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Laundry pros warn 6 combos of items you should never wash together in order to avoid damagePublished
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6 mistakes that ruin clothes when washing colors – and how to swerve these bloopers for a superior washPublished
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Cleaning pros swear by these 7 secret laundry ingredients when cleaning clothing and beddingPublished
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Is your bathrobe giving you skin irritation? Experts say you probably aren't washing it often enough and advise this surprising frequencyPublished
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How to get acrylic paint out of clothes in 6 simple steps – including a clever trick dubbed 'the artist's secret'Published
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Front-load vs top-load washers – which is best for you? Our appliance experts weigh in with pros, cons and morePublished
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Ryan Murphy and David Miller's monochromatic laundry room is anything but ordinary – experts agree it's trailblazing 2025 trendsPublished
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6 simple mistakes you're making with powder detergent in your laundry – and how to fix themPublished
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How to remove mud stains from your clothing – 4 simple steps for superior stain removalPublished
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Should you do laundry every day? Laundry pros share their thoughtsPublished
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How to get detergent stains out of clothes – pro tips for pristine laundryPublished
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How to make the most out of the space on your outdoor clothesline – 6 simple tipsPublished
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Should you wash clothes inside out? Experts suggest it makes a differencePublished
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Is hot or cold water better for stain removal? A fabric care scientist explains allPublished
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How to make DIY washing machine cleaner – 3 solutions to common washer problemsPublished
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How to clean the agitator in a washing machine – laundry pros share their secretsPublished
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Is it a bad idea to dry your clothes indoors? We weigh up the pros and consPublished
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How to clean a dryer – 4 steps for a safe, simple cleanPublished
