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The Right Way to Wash a Sweater

Because sweaters are so delicate, it’s best to wash them as seldom as possible. If you get a stain on your sweater, consider ...
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, ...
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Anyone who's ever done laundry knows how delicate some items can be. Whether it's lacy intimates or bulky knit sweaters, sometimes the washer and dryer aren't exactly kind to your favorite items of ...
Sweaters have a reputation for being difficult to clean, and many people either outsource the job to their local dry cleaner or simply don’t wash their sweaters at all. But, while many sweaters come ...
Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...
To make sure your wool sweater stays in good condition all winter long, washing it correctly is essential. If you toss a wool ...
Is your beloved knitwear looking a bit worse for wear? Even if a garment is relatively new, pilling, stretching and fading can make it look old and sloppy. But fear not! We're here to rescue those ...
Even the most delicate fabrics can often be treated at home, rather than dry-cleaned, and it doesn’t have to be a hassle. By Emilia Petrarca If laundry is a chore, hand washing might feel like ...
Figuring out how to wash delicate sweaters can be tough. Dry cleaning isn't really eco-friendly. We asked experts how to wash them in a way that's green. As a child/teen, I didn’t have many clothes ...
It’s finally warm enough to put your sweaters away for the season, but what is the best way to do so? All my woolens reside on a blanket ladder in my closet, folded and draped over the rungs so they ...