Ever see instructions on the inside tag of your clothes and think they’re written in another language? You're not alone. In order to do your laundry without damaging your clothes, you have to learn ...

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes it’s more confusing than text. That goes double when it’s one of the many laundry symbols found on the care label of your clothes. What are all ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. After a few wears, it’s time to launder your new blouse and you're unsure exactly how to wash and dry the delicate fabric. When ...

The iPhone's camera app has a built-in feature that decodes laundry symbols. If a user takes a photo of a clothing tag, a "look up Laundry Care" suggestion will appear. Here's a breakdown of exactly ...

Laundry pods are one of the greatest inventions of recent years, and you can't persuade me otherwise. Not only do pods take the hassle and stress out of laundry day, they're an easier, faster, and ...

Sort laundry by color (lights vs. darks) to avoid dye transfer. Separate loads of laundry by fabric, weight, and care labels. Prep clothes by turning them inside out, zipping zippers, and using mesh ...

Rather than washing, some people opt to freeze their jeans. The theory is that the cold temperatures will kill bacteria or ...

Keep towels separate. Stein also strongly encourages people to wash towels separately—don’t mix them with clothing. Their ...

You know those hieroglyphic-like laundry symbols on clothing labels? They relay important cleaning information. Here's what they mean and how to use them. A picture may be worth a thousand words, but ...