The average American family does eight to 10 loads of laundry a week. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. birdbyb stockphoto via Shutterstock We've all been in a situation where we've had to learn how to wash our clothes without a ...

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When it comes to laundry pods, less equals more.

Use cold water for brights and delicates to prevent fading and shrinkage, and warmer temps for towels, sheets, and heavily soiled clothes to help break down oils and kill germs, says Pozniak. Delicate ...

It seems counterintuitive but one of the best ways to make sure your clothes are clean is, in fact, to clean your washing machine. There are plenty of reasons why a washing machine needs to be cleaned ...

Place the laundry pod directly into the drum before adding clothes—this ensures it dissolves properly and gets to work on your laundry. Use one pod per average load; overloading can prevent the pod ...