Pretreat stains with an enzyme-based stain remover or a dab of a high-quality cold water laundry detergent. After pretreating stains, wait at least 10 minutes before tossing the item in the washer.

Making laundry matters worse, there was pressure to use less water, to make the wash cycle more energy efficient. And a new player was rising to prominence in the detergent market: Wisk. Wisk ran a ...

Is it better to wash your clothes with cold or warm water? (Be careful how you answer; the topic has been known to hamper polite discourse.) The maker of Tide detergent has thrown its marketing ...

Laundry experts break down the pros and cons of powder vs. liquid detergent, as well as pods. Find out which is right for you. “All detergents have pros and cons,” says LaundryTok expert ...

If you’re not using HE detergent, you might be making a big mistake. Here's what laundry experts advise regarding when and how to use it.

Salt water or saline solution is great on the fly because salt and water are pretty easy to find, even when you’re far from your laundry supplies. And in a pinch, saliva can work, if you can ...

That makes an unscented, highly concentrated liquid detergent with the E.P.A. Safer Choice label the best option for most households. But you can’t shirk the cold-water washing part.

According to a report from Reader's Digest, powder detergent is by far the most wallet-friendly option. Powder also has the longest shelf life, but it can have trouble dissolving in cold water. Liquid ...