Fall is the time when we start huddling under throw blankets more often. Here's what experts say about how this should affect ...

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

If you're using a throw blanket more regularly, aim to wash it weekly. Otherwise, two to three weeks does the trick. For best results, always wash on a gentle cycle with a mild detergent and cold ...

Washing machines are a modern-day miracle, making laundry day a breeze. But despite their convenience, not everything you own ...

Using the dryer sets many stains in clothing, but that doesn't mean you have a lost cause. Try one of these methods to get stains out of clothes after you've already dried them.

Achieve a spotless home with this comprehensive deep cleaning guide. Follow instructions to ensure every corner of your house ...

Some electric blankets simply cannot be washed, and this will be indicated on the care tags of the blanket, but others can be hand washed or placed in the washing machine ...

Soften with vinegar: Like restoring whites, the best, expert-recommended way to soften towels that have become scratchy is to select the best washer and dryer settings for softness, and wash towels ...

BLEEDING radiators, checking for draughts and moving furniture around are all jobs to do ahead of warming up your home in winter. But did you know you should be cleaning your mattress, too?

Staff at a Concord nursing home gave a 55-year-old paraplegic patient a cup of bleach-based wound-cleaning solution to wash down his morning pills, the man claimed in a lawsuit against the facility.

A dad whose "nasty and intimidating" stalking of an ex-partner included repeatedly letting himself into her home, smearing cat excrement on her sofa, and pouring bleach into her washing machine has ...