Most of us treat the washing machine as a background appliance, not a lab instrument, yet the way we set it up can quietly decide how long our wardrobes survive. A growing body of research now points ...

Scientists from the University of Leeds—and, it should be mentioned, Procter & Gamble—say the best way to keep clothes looking fresh for as long as possible is to use the coldest, shortest wash cycle.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A 2020 study found that washing clothes on shorter, cold cycles keeps garments looking newer. Researchers ...

Laundry can be a tedious chore, but LG wants to make it a little easier on us with its new ThinQ Washer with AI. This washer has built-in smart tech that's supposed to sense the type of fabric you're ...

Again, it might seem counterintuitive, but Palise said that donating clothing more frequently and purchasing secondhand clothing that actually fits will make the clothes last longer. This is ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Procter & Gamble funded a study of wash cycle length that found colder and shorter is better for clothes. Fabric dye density and lifespan is separate ...

Procter & Gamble funded a study of wash cycle length that found colder and shorter is better for clothes. Fabric dye density and lifespan is separate from issues like germs and bacteria in the wash.