Sort laundry by color (lights vs. darks) to avoid dye transfer. Separate loads of laundry by fabric, weight, and care labels. Prep clothes by turning them inside out, zipping zippers, and using mesh ...

Read care and fiber labels. First things first, look at the care and fiber labels, often located on the side seams, back neck or back waist of garments. Together, these little labels tell you ...

We've all been there. You want to wear your favorite white T-shirt and best-fitting jeans, but both are in the laundry hamper. So, you decide that it won't hurt—just this once—to toss them in the ...

To streamline family laundry, have everyone help sort and fold, and set a weekly schedule for loads. Keep one hamper by the front door for sportswear, and hampers divided by color in the laundry room.

Keep towels separate. Stein also strongly encourages people to wash towels separately—don’t mix them with clothing. Their material and weight can be a lot on clothing and the level of absorption can ...