Laundry & fabric care
Washing and fabric care by material, so your garments last longer.
Black Clothes Fading? How to Keep the Black Deep
Black clothes going grey and dull? Learn how to wash and dry darks so the black stays deep – and when a garment is better left to a pro.
'Dry Clean Only' – Can You Cheat It and Wash at Home?
Can you cheat a 'dry clean only' label at home? Often yes, sometimes never. The risk map, the dye test and the garments you must never gamble with.
Static Cling in Clothes – How to Get Rid of It
Clothes clinging and crackling with static? How to get rid of static cling with simple tricks – and how to prevent it in the wash and in dry winter air.
How to Prevent Clothes Moths and Protect Your Clothes
How to prevent clothes moths: store clean garments, keep wardrobes clean and use the freezer on the larvae. Know the signs and protect wool in time.
How to Keep Whites White – Stop the Grey and Dinginess
Want to keep whites white? Learn why whites go grey, how to wash and rescue dingy white – and when to leave the job to professionals.
What Really Needs Dry Cleaning – and What Can You Wash at Home?
What really needs dry cleaning, and what can you wash at home? Fibre and construction decide, not the garment type. How to make the call.
How Often Should You Wash Clothes? Garment by Garment
How often should you wash jeans, a suit, a wool jumper or a bra? A garment-by-garment guide – and why washing less is often better for clothes.
Shrunk Your Wool Sweater? How to Rescue It
Wool sweater shrunk in the wash? You can often stretch it back out. How to soak and reshape it – and when to leave it to professionals.
How to Clean a Wool Blazer Without Wrecking Its Shape
Cleaning a wool blazer depends on its construction. How to keep it fresh with brushing, steam and spot-cleaning – and why it should not go in the machine.
How Often Should You Clean a Suit – and Why Less Is Better
How often should you dry clean a suit? Less than you think – over-cleaning ages the wool. How to keep a suit fresh yourself, and when it needs a clean.
Caring for a Wool Coat – How to Look After the Wool Between Wears
A wool coat needs cleaning less often than you think. How to brush, air and spot-clean it at home – and when the coat should go to a professional.
Cleaning a Dress at Home – or Sending It to a Cleaner?
Cleaning a dress depends on the fabric. How to wash cotton, jersey and silk at home – and when lined or embellished dresses should go to a professional.
How to Clean and Press a Shirt the Right Way
Cleaning and pressing a shirt is about the collar ring and a smooth press. How to pre-treat, wash and iron a shirt right – and when to send it in.
How to Clean a Tie – Gentle Spot-Cleaning, and When the Silk Needs a Professional
Cleaning a silk tie is tricky – it should never go in water. How to spot-clean a fresh mark safely, and why most tie stains belong with a professional.
How to Clean Vintage and Delicate Clothes Without Ruining Them
Vintage and delicate garments can't take normal washing. Learn how to test dye and fibre, clean gently – and when to leave it to professionals.
Cleaning a Winter Coat – How to Know When It Needs Professionals
Should you dry-clean your winter coat or wash it at home? How to decide which coats need professional cleaning, and how to freshen the jacket in between.
The Right Wash Temperature – How to Choose
The right wash temperature depends on fibre and how dirty a garment is. A guide to 30, 40 and 60 degrees, cold vs warm by stain – and when to send it in.
Clean Clothes Before Storage – How to Avoid Yellow Marks and Moths
Invisible stains and sweat turn into yellow marks and attract moths in storage. How to clean clothes before storing them – and what needs a pro.
Iron and Press Clothes Correctly – Without Scorch or Shine
Iron clothes without shine or scorch marks: the right heat per fibre, steam and a pressing cloth – plus the difference between ironing and pressing.
Dry Clothes Correctly – Air-Dry vs Tumble Dryer
Air-dry vs tumble dryer: dry clothes without shrinking or needless wear – and when a garment is better washed and finished by a pro.
How to Wash an Alpaca Sweater and Keep Its Shape
Washing an alpaca sweater differs from sheep's wool: little lanolin, stretches easily, heavy when wet. A full guide to wash, dry and keep its shape.
How to Wash Bras and Lingerie Without Wrecking the Shape
Washing bras and lingerie without wrecking the shape? Learn hand-washing, wash bags, temperature and gentle drying – and when to call a pro.
Does Cotton Shrink in the Wash? How to Prevent It
Does cotton shrink in the wash? Yes – mostly from heat. Learn how to prevent shrinkage, whiten without chlorine and when to leave it to a pro.
Wash a Cap and Beanie Without Losing the Shape
Wash a cap without losing its shape: hand-wash the brim safely, treat a beanie like wool. Plus when your headwear needs a professional.
Wash a Down Jacket in the Machine – Step by Step
Dare you wash your down jacket at home? Yes, with the right method. How to wash and dry a down jacket so the down stays lofty and doesn't clump.
How to Wash Fleece and Avoid Pilling and Static
Fleece is plastic, not wool – so skip fabric softener and keep the heat low. How to wash fleece without pilling, static and needless microplastics.
How to Wash Jeans and Keep the Colour and Shape
Washing jeans right means washing rarely, inside out and cold. Learn how to keep colour and shape, avoid fading – and when to leave it to a pro.
How to Wash Cashmere – Caring for the Finest Wool
Washing cashmere is easier than you think: cool water, mild wool wash and almost no movement. The full method, de-pilling – and when to send it in.
How to Wash and Iron Linen the Right Way
Wash and iron linen without shrinking or stiff creases? Learn why linen is stronger wet, how to wash and press it – and when to leave it to professionals.
How to Wash Merino Wool – and the Superwash Myth
Washing merino? Much merino is superwash and takes more than you think. Learn superwash vs untreated wool, the right wash and dry, and when to send it in.
How to Wash Mohair & Angora and Keep the Halo
Washing mohair and angora takes extra care: cold water, no rubbing – and the freezer trick against shedding. A full guide to the halo, matting and static.
Washing New Clothes Before Wearing Them
Should you wash new clothes before wearing them? Yes – loose dye, chemical finishes and hygiene. How to do it right, and when to leave it to professionals.
How to Wash Silk at Home, Safely
Washing silk at home? Much silk takes gentle hand-washing. Learn the right temperature, detergent, drying and ironing – and when to send it in instead.
Activewear That Still Smells After Washing – How to Fix It
Activewear still smells after washing? Synthetic fibres bind oil and bacteria. Learn why, how to wash the smell out – and when to leave it to a pro.
How to Wash a Wool Sweater Without Shrinking It
Afraid to wash your wool sweater? Wool does not shrink from heat alone, but from agitation and temperature shock. How to wash and dry wool safely – and when to have it cleaned.
How to Wash a Winter Coat at Home, Safely, by Fill Type
Can you wash a winter coat at home? Often yes – if you know the fill. How to wash and dry down, synthetic and wool safely, and when to have it cleaned.
How to Wash Viscose Without Shrinking or Stretching It
Washing viscose? The fibre weakens and stretches when wet, and shrinks easily. Learn the right hand-wash, drying and ironing – and when to send it in.
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