Which garments can you wash and which should you leave to the pros? Machine washing garments labeled "dry clean only" carries significant risks, including shrinkage, dye bleeding, and color transfer, ...

A laundry expert shares what you should never put in your washing machine to prevent damage to your personal belongings as ...

You can hand wash some dry cleaning items that are made up of some cotton blends, silk, wool, rayon, and viscose. Hand wash these items in cold water with a gentle laundry detergent to prevent ...

The underwire and hook-and-eye closures can damage the interior of your washing machine, turning a $30 bra into a $600 ...

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 ...

One laundry label that always seems to slow down the washing process is the dreaded 'dry clean only' symbol. It's always a bit of a downer when you're tackling a mountain of laundry and you spot that ...

We all know the feeling of dread when we see the 'dry clean only' symbol on our clothes. It always puts a bit of a downer on things when you already have a mountain of washing to tackle and now you ...