You might be able to get away with washing tops after every other wear if you're not a super sweater, but most people should wash them after each wear. (Think about the deodorant that rubs off your ...

You may have heard that washing your clothes inside out can help keep them looking better for longer. But not all garments are created equal, and there is no one-size-fits-all rule for washing your ...

Everyone has unintentionally shrunk a shirt or two—and it's usually near devastating. But what if that’s exactly the goal? If you're trying to get a more tailored fit, rescue a thrift store find, or ...

Winter woolens require special care to prevent shrinkage and maintain their shape. While dry cleaning is expensive, machine ...

Hand-washing is best for cashmere since it's the most delicate form of cleaning. If you opt to wash your cashmere by hand, ...

Linen fabric, made from the fibers of the flax plant, is a great alternative to cotton because it’s so strong and dries faster. In fact, it’s common to wear garments made of the material in warmer ...

Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

Jolie Kerr is a cleaning expert and advice columnist. She'll be here every week helping to answer your filthiest questions, and once a month she'll help Esquire staffers sort out their most vexing ...

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