This photograph of women doing laundry outside was likely taken sometime in the late 1800s or early 1900s. It’s part of Naper Settlement’s collection, provided to the Naperville history museum by the ...

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Experts say you should always wash newly purchased clothing before wearing it for the first time, as you never know what's hiding on the surface. Kim Romine, a Fairfield, Ohio-based Tide scientist ...

Many people ask themselves, "should you wash new clothes?" The answer is yes, you should. Learn why you should wash new clothing before wearing them. Get some tips for what to do if you can't wash new ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Co-Founder, Conspiracy of Love, and Good is the New Cool. For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding ...

Hand-washing clothes with care extends the life of your pieces, especially delicate materials like silk or embellished fabrics.

Experts agree: you need to wash new clothes before wearing them. By the time new clothes get to you, they've already been in several environments with unknown dirt, mold, and bacteria. You can keep ...

We've all been in a situation where we've had to learn how to wash our clothes without a washer. Maybe your washing machine is on the fritz, or you're on vacation and can't quite bring yourself to ...