The Toss & Go Way

The short answer: the evidence is mixed, and anyone who tells you it is settled is overstating it. Researchers have found small plastic particles...

To wash jeans properly, turn them inside out, close the zipper and buttons, and run them in cold water on a gentle cycle with...

Most smoke smell comes out of washable clothes with a routine you can do at home: air them out, soak them with baking soda,...

To remove a musty smell from clothes, rewash them right away, ideally at the hottest temperature the care label allows, with a proper dose...

To clean a washing machine, wipe out the door seal (or the rim and lid on a top-loader), clean the detergent drawer, empty the...

To get mold or mildew out of clothes, take the item outside and brush off what you can, soak it, then wash it in...

To remove a chocolate stain, scrape off the excess, flush the back of the fabric with cool water, work a little detergent or dish...

You can’t stop pilling completely, but you can slow it a lot. Pills are caused by friction, so the fix is less friction: turn...