Doing laundry has come a long way since clothing was boiled in a large pot of water and then scrubbed on a washboard. Many of today's high-performance synthetic fabrics can not withstand hot water and ...

Not everything in your laundry needs to be washed with hot water, but these things definitely do. Make sure you know what they are to ensure a deeper clean.

Are you in the habit of tossing everything in your hamper into the laundry in one armful, dumping in a capful of laundry ...

Most cotton items can be washed in hot water, but check the garment's care tag to be sure. White and tightly woven fabrics have the highest potential to be washed in hot water. Before you wash cotton ...

Use cold water for brights and delicates to prevent fading and shrinkage, and warmer temps for towels, sheets, and heavily soiled clothes to help break down oils and kill germs, says Pozniak. Delicate ...