Fabric softener is notoriously divisive. In fact, when we interviewed Rich Handel, a test project leader at Consumer Reports who specializes in laundry, about the things he would never do as a ...

Myth: Fabric softener should be used in every load ... it’s important to use a compatible laundry detergent that is specially developed to care for these materials.”In addition to hand ...

A laundry expert has revealed why clean clothes occasionally come out of the washing machine looking worse than when they ...

Liquid laundry sanitizers offer an extra level of cleaning, but they should only be used in limited circumstances.

We all love a fluffy towel, but keeping them soft after a few cycles in the washing machine can be tough. Now, an expert has ...

and add a little fabric softener if you want your clothes to feel better. At the very least, when doing laundry, one often trusts that the measurements provided on the label of the detergent are ...

Towels often become stiff and uncomfortable over time, but many people are unaware that this is due to washing them using ...

Cleaning enthusiasts have shared how they have ditched fabric softener for a common pantry item which has left their clothes ...

Here’s what you should use instead. Rather than scenting your clothes with fabric softener, consider a scented laundry detergent. Mary Beth Quirk, CR’s shopping editor, loves Persil and says ...