Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid warping, fading, or permanent damage. Prep and dry properly—remove laces, use mesh bags, choose mild detergent, ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside ...

We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series FYI where we have experts explain if lip balm is actually bad, how often ...

Alessandra Sutti has received research funding from the Australian Research Council, the Marine Bioproducts Cooperative Research Centre, the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre and by ...

Teddies should only be washing in the washing machine if the manufacturer recommends this. Imagine your child's face if hippo came out with an eye missing. Andrea Warnecke/dpa A teddy is an important ...

So, you're adding a mound of dirty laundry to your washing machine when you realize—you’re completely out of detergent. Rats! Rather than running to the store at breakneck speed, consider ways for ...

A washing machine that stops mid-cycle can interrupt your day. From overloading and drain blockages to electrical faults, ...