Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Knowing how to hand-wash delicate clothing is an essential part of extending their lifespan and keeping them looking their best.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You don’t always need to hand wash delicates—if the fabric isn’t too fragile and your washer has a gentle cycle with cold water, ...

Hand-washing clothes with care extends the life of your pieces, especially delicate materials like silk or embellished fabrics. We’ve all been there: A clothing item with a tag that reads “hand-wash ...

Washing your clothes by hand sounds like a tedious task — something that should’ve been eradicated from our daily lives when the washing machine was invented. If you don’t have a washer and dryer, ...

Electric clothes washers have been commercially available here in the United States for a little more than a century, since 1907. So, if you're in the US and reading this article, then the odds are ...

If you own a bra, a pair of underwear, or any sort of lingerie, you should be hand-washing these pieces consistently, so please keep reading if you're not sure how it's done. You've probably shelled ...

We’ve all been there: A clothing item with a tag that reads “hand-wash only” accidentally makes it through the washing and drying cycles, only to come out teeny tiny, snagged, or otherwise ruined. It ...