We all know it's good advice to avoid overloading your washing machine, but do you know why? Here's why you should pay attention to how much your putting into your washer and dryer.

Draining your washing machine might be a household task that doesn't cross your mind all that often, but it's a necessary one to keep the appliance in good shape. In fact, not draining it regularly is ...

Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective ...

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. You wash your shirts, your pants, your jacket—all the things that bring you into contact with the outside ...