Hand-washing delicate clothing can keep them looking fresh and new for a long time. But for a lot of people, the process feels like an extra chore, so they toss everything into the washing machine.

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.

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, ...

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 ...

There’s no denying that the invention of the washing machine has made doing laundry a far easier and less intensive chore. All we have to do is throw our clothes inside, add some detergent, press some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. birdbyb stockphoto via Shutterstock We've all been in a situation where we've had to learn how to wash our clothes without a ...

The woman said the salad spinner is her "favourite gift" - and it'll help you save time when washing clothes. She explained ...

If you think you know how to do laundry, the likelihood is yes, you do. But if you want to get the most out of your efforts – and your clothes – learning how to do laundry the right way, will save you ...

Deirdre McKay receives funding from the British Academy, the Leverhulme Trust, and UKRI via the Arts and Humanities Research Council and Global Challenges Research Fund. Kelly Sheridan receives ...