Types of laundry detergent compared: powder, liquid, pods, or detergent strips?
Powder detergent, liquid detergent, capsules, laundry strips - what are the real differences? Comparison of cleaning power, price per wash, dosage, and suitability for different situations.
Washing and waterproofing a rain jacket: how to do it properly
Your rain jacket no longer keeps you dry - but that’s almost never because of the jacket itself. The DWR coating is clogged with fabric softener or soap residue. How to wash it and restore its water repellency.
Storing clothes: how do you do it properly?
Summer clothes go into the closet - and next year you discover stains that won’t come out. Proper storage starts with washing. What to do for each material before it goes into the closet.
Washing a wool sweater: how to do it without shrinking
You take your wool sweater out of the closet again and wonder how you were supposed to wash it. Machine or hand wash, what temperature, and how do you dry it without it losing its shape?
Washing bed linen: how often and at what temperature?
Most people wash their bedding too infrequently—and at the wrong temperature. An overview by item: duvet cover, pillowcase, duvet and pillow.
What should not go in the washing machine? Explained item by item
Almost anything can go in the washing machine—but not everything. And some things you’d never think to put in it actually can. From shoes to stuffed animals and underwire bras.
Cleaning your washing machine: how do you do it and how often?
Your washing machine cleans your clothes—but who cleans the machine? A dirty machine makes your laundry smell musty and wears out faster. Here’s a step-by-step guide to keeping it clean.
What are laundry sheets? Everything about washing without a bottle
Laundry sheets, detergent sheets, laundry strips — they’re all names for the same product. A thin sheet that gets your laundry clean without a heavy bottle. How it works and who it’s suitable for.
Washing towels: why they become stiff and how to prevent it
Towels that come out of the wash feeling like cardboard—the cause is almost always soap residue or fabric softener. What you need to do differently and how to make stiff towels soft again.
How much detergent should I use? And what happens if you use too much?
Most people consistently use 30 to 50 percent too much detergent. It doesn’t make the laundry any cleaner—but it does make your clothes and washing machine worse.
Washing White Clothes and Keeping Them White: What Really Works
White clothes turn yellow or gray—almost always due to soap residue and too-low wash temperatures, not one major mistake. How to prevent it and tackle yellowing.
Prevent Clothes from Shrinking: Causes and Solutions by Fabric Type
You take your favorite sweater out of the wash, and it no longer fits. Shrinkage is almost always preventable—if you know which temperature and drying method to use for each type of fabric.