Sometimes, that extra step is worth the effort.

Experts say you should always wash newly purchased clothing before wearing it for the first time, as you never know what's hiding on the surface. Kim Romine, a Fairfield, Ohio-based Tide scientist ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

I have a confession: Despite my practically compulsive need to use hand sanitizer after pumping gas, I often wear new clothes without washing them—especially if I have a fun outing planned the day the ...

Think twice before you wiggle into that new pair of jeans. I have a confession: Despite my practically compulsive need to use ...