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This ultrasonic dryer will dry your clothes in half the time
A new ultrasonic dryer concept uses high-pitched vibrations to wick moisture from clothes in a method that's cheaper, faster, energy-saving and better for fabric too.
How Dry Cleaning Works
Want to know what happens to your clothes after you give them to the dry cleaner? Do they actually stay dry? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the dry-cleaning process!
How to Clean a Dryer
Add 30 seconds to your laundry routine—and perform a deeper round of maintenance four times a year—and you can clean a dryer so well that the machine not only runs better, but also lasts longer!
8 Ways You're Unknowingly Ruining Your Clothes
Extend the life of your wardrobe by implementing these simple but effective care tips.
How Often You Really Need to Get That Thing Dry Cleaned
Your Guide to Dry Cleaning
Learn how to dry clean and why dry cleaning is important.
Is Long-Term Storage Harmful for Washers and Dryers?
Many people want to take their washer and dryer with them when they move to a new location to save money, but can a washer and dryer survive the move? What about if you have to keep them in long-term storage before moving to your new place? The answer to these questions may surprise you.
7 Things Your Dry Cleaner Wants You to Know
Pick up tips for saving on dry cleaning, never losing buttons and more
You Asked: How Often Should I Shower?
Probably a lot less than you do now—but you may want to start washing your clothes more.
How to Get Rid of Static Cling
As the weather turns cooler and dryer, you’re in for a shock.
How to Remove Pet Hair
Hair from a beloved animal can be very frustrating when it finds its way into your clothes, carpeting, furniture, and upholstery. It doesn't mean you have to start avoiding your cuddly pets, though. Simply remove the unwanted pet hair...
Things Your Dry Cleaner Won't Tell You
From what really happens to your clothes after you drop them off to how to find a dry cleaner you can trust, here's everything you need to know about the dry cleaners.
How Often Should Dress Clothes be Dry Cleaned?
Factors to determine how often your clothes should be dry cleaned or laundered
Forget Dry Cleaning, Learn to Hand Wash Your Clothes
Clean your dedicates at home, the old fashioned way.
How Often Should I Wash or Dry Clean My Clothes?
This video is about the right frequency of washing or Dry Cleaning your clothes.
What Happens to the Clothes You Forget to Pick Up From the Dry Cleaners?
What's the 'statute of limitations' when it comes to abandoned clothes?
How To Clean Your Dryer Vent Like A Pro
Is your dryer not drying as fast as it used to? Check out how to clean your dryer vent like a pro. Save some time and money and do it yourself. The results are amazing!
How to unshrink shrunken clothes
Did you accidentally wash or dry your favorite shirt the wrong way, causing it to shrink? I have, and when it happens I first try to pawn it off on smaller family members before donating it. But ac…
4 Strange Sounds Your Dryer Might Make, and Why
The hum of a dryer and the muted thumping of gently tumbling clothes are common household sounds. The sounds are so familiar that they can even be sort of
