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It’s long been known that blue jeans should be washed as infrequently as possible to preserve the fabric and the environment.

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

Efficient laundry practices are crucial for fabric care and sustainability. Contrary to popular belief, shorter, colder wash cycles, typically 15-30 minutes, effectively clean most clothes while ...

When my mother taught me what to look for when shopping for new clothes, one of the first things she mentioned was checking the tag to make sure the garment wasn’t “dry-clean only.” This was typically ...