Laundry & Linens

You spend a lot of money on clothing and linens, so you want to launder them properly to ensure they continue to look new years after you take the tags off. We'll help you decode laundry cycles and learn which ones you can ignore.
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Bath Towels vs. Bath Sheets: What’s the Difference?
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These Cotton Dish Towels with 36,300 Perfect Ratings Are Less Than $2 Each Right Now
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How to Get Acrylic Paint Out of Clothes
BEAUTURAL Steamer for Clothes
Shoppers Say This Steamer with 3,300 Perfect Ratings Is a ‘Staple’ at Home and While Traveling
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Duvet vs. Comforter: What's the Difference?
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How to Clean Couch Cushions
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How to Fold a Fitted Sheet
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How to Use Vinegar in Laundry (and When It's Best to Avoid)
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How to Wash a Winter Coat
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How to Remove Salt Stains from Shoes
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How to Remove Candle Wax from Table Linens and Hard Surfaces
American Soft Linen Luxury 6 Piece Towel Set Tout
Amazon Shoppers Are Obsessing Over These ‘Absorbent and Soft’ Best-Selling Bath Towels—and They’re 39% Off
Holikme 2 Pieces Dryer Vent Cleaner Kit
Shoppers Swear by This Best-Selling Kit That Makes Cleaning Your Dryer Vents an Easy Task—and It’s Only $12
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6 Sweater Storage Ideas for Your Closet, Dresser, and More
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This Best-Selling Sheet Set with 97,700 Perfect Ratings Is Quietly on Sale in a Popular Color for $14
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How to Wash a Quilt
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The 6 Best Clothes Steamers for a Wrinkle-Free Wardrobe, According to Testing
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How to Prevent and Remove Fabric Pills from Your Favorite Garments
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Essential Tips for Washing Baby Clothes Every Parent Should Know
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How to Get Ink Out of a Dryer
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13 Essential Laundry Tips for Keeping White Clothes White
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The 8 Best Washing Machines to Make Laundry Less of a Chore
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This Turkish Cotton Towel Set Has 19,600 Perfect Ratings and It's on Sale for Less Than $25
Better Homes & Gardens Cabana Beach Towel Set
This Is the Best Beach Towel Set, According to Our Testing—and It's Only $45
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How to Get Grass Stains out of Clothes, Blankets, and More
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How to Choose the Best Dryer
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How to Wash Fleece Blankets (and Every Other Kind of Throw)
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How to Dry Clothing the Right Way for Wrinkle-Free Results
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How to Fold Towels 4 Different Ways for a Luxurious Bathroom
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8 Ways to Brighten White Clothes and Banish Dinginess for Good
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How to Hand-Wash Clothes to Preserve Your Delicate Pieces
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Iron Clothes Like a Pro With These Hacks
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The 11 Best Beach Towels, According to Lab Testing
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How to Clean Bathroom Rugs to Remove Stinky Odors
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How to Fold Clothes and Towels the Right Way to Save Space and Time 
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7 Signs You Should Really Replace Your Bath Towels
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Are You Washing Your Bathroom Hand Towels Enough?
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How to Get Ink Stains Out of Clothing
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How to Get Sweat Stains out of Shirts
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How Often Should You Wash Kitchen Towels, Really?
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How to Remove Chocolate Stains from Clothing, Upholstery, and Carpet
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How to Wash Cashmere Without Damaging the Delicate Material
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How to Wash a Weighted Blanket
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How to Wash a Sleeping Bag
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How to Clean a Washing Machine Filter
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Can You Wash Memory Foam Pillows? How to Get Rid of Stains and Odors
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How to Keep White Sheets White
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How to Clean a Washing Machine for Fresh Clothes and Linens
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How to Unshrink Clothes with Hair Conditioner (Yes, Really!)
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How to Sanitize Laundry to Disinfect Clothing, Linens, and Fabric
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Laundry Stripping Is a Grossly Satisfying Way to Get Linens Extra Clean
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Here's How to Bleach White Towels Without Ruining Them
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Hard Water Could Be Sabotaging Your Laundry—Here's How to Fix It
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7 Common Laundry Mistakes That Can Damage Clothes
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7 Face Mask Laundry Mistakes You Might Be Making
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Is It Best to Wash Clothes on Cold? Here's What Experts Say
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How to Wash a Baseball Cap So It Doesn't Lose Its Shape
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How to Tell If Clothes Are Safe to Bleach
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Do You Really Have to Sort Laundry by Color? See What an Expert Says
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How to Wash Towels to Keep Them Soft and Smelling Fresh

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