Dyes can be used to imbue fabrics with a happy, welcoming spirit. Using just fabric dye, hot water, and salt, experiment with the practice of creating your own hues. Give plain white cotton dish ...

Cold, short washes reduced shed microfibers and transferred dyes. Scientists from the University of Leeds—and, it should be mentioned, Procter & Gamble—say the best way to keep clothes looking fresh ...

Handmade quilts require extra care when washing. Follow these guidelines to wash and dry quilts without damaging the ...

"If you want to keep your white items that bright white, you need to do a load of just whites or just white and light-coloured items," Dr Van Amber says. Dr Van Amber suggests brightening cotton and ...