So your clothes are kept in the basket or splayed on your bed for a little bit too long on laundry days — aren’t we all a little guilty of that? According to Jeff Rice, an ADHD coach and author, the cluttered “floordrobe” could be a symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). However, one expert told The … Read more
Deter yourself from using these detergents. Tide Pods are among several liquid laundry products recently recalled for a “risk of serious injury to children and other vulnerable populations,” according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency reported that more than 8.2 million Procter & Gamble made Tide Pods, plus Gain Flings, Ace Pods, and … Read more
If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and silk blouses to the nearest dry cleaners, this news may transform your laundry routine — and your budget. Turns out, ‘Dry Clean Only’ could be a total lie. “It’s just easier for a lot of brands to just put that on everything,” … Read more
Here’s a blanket statement: You should always toss new bedding in the wash before sleeping on it. May is Better Sleep Month, a designation supported by the Better Sleep Council to help encourage healthier snooze habits. One way to achieve satisfying shuteye is to have fresh sheets on your bed. TODAY.com reports you should replace … Read more
Get a load of this! A southern California mom of 14 says she spends more than $75,000 a year on food, mortgage, utilities, clothes, and other essentials for her family, like laundry detergent — she does 21 loads of laundry a week! “We need a minimum [of] $6,000 a month to run the house,” caterer … Read more
Australians are not washing their undergarments nearly as much as they should be but Gen Z are the worst by far. Earlier this week the Laundry Care Report 2024 by LG Electronics, which looks at laundry habits and mishaps, was released. The report found that one in five Australians were wearing their undergarments two times … Read more
We’ve been taken to the cleaners. Consumers are beginning to understand that clothes with “dry clean only” labels don’t always require professional servicing — and that there are easy home remedies to get the job done instead. “Most clothing manufacturers put ‘dry clean only’ when a normal wash at home would be just fine,” experts … Read more
Tissues, coins, bank cards, phones — we are all guilty of putting something through the washing machine that we regret. But one Australian man was put into a spin after he almost lost $1.8 million when he forgot to take his division one winning Saturday Lotto ticket out of his trouser pockets. The man, who … Read more
The less you know, the better. A woman who goes by @jessiee_marie on TikTok discovered a hidden compartment in her washing machine that harbors dirty, wet gunk. In the 5-second resurfaced clip, Jessie unlatched the partition in her LG front loader washing machine exposing the built-up brown residue. “Just found out you can take out this piece in your … Read more
“Tell me you’re middle-aged without telling me you’re middle-aged,” Sally Hepworth begins her now-viral Instagram post. She’s speaking about her revolutionary new laundry system, something that has both surprised her – “I have never been particularly good at domestic chores” – and her followers, who can’t seem to work out if they love it or … Read more
Do you need to take your “outside clothes” off as soon as you get home? Some people are very particular about their cleanliness and insist on differentiating between their “inside clothes” and their “outside clothes” — even going so far as to avoid sitting down until they’ve made the switch. Experts say clothes worn out … Read more
This political candidate needs to come clean. Three people in Taiwan have been hospitalized after eating laundry pods handed out as freebies during the country’s current presidential campaign. The trio, who have not been publicly named, allegedly mistook the colorful liquid laundry detergent for candy, the Associated Press reported. One of the duped eaters was … Read more
She wants you to make better pore decisions. Board-certified NYC dermatologist Dr. Shereene Idriss is sharing five things she would never do to her skin by highlighting improper washcloth, Botox, and sunscreen practices and badmouthing certain skincare products. Her 4-minute TikTok has drawn 1.2 million views since it was posted last month. “No. 1, I … Read more
Clean up your act, everyone. As temperatures drop, winter coats are coming out of closets — and too many of us aren’t washing them often enough, one cleanliness guru warns. A new study conducted by Joules reveals that one in five people washed their winter jackets once a year, and 17% admitted they never washed their outerwear … Read more
Clean sheets could mean a clean bill of health. Experts are warning that not changing your sheets weekly can lead to ear, nose and throat problems, with a stuffy nose being one common effect. “Though it may seem like a no-brainer, you’d be surprised at how many people don’t change their sheets on a weekly … Read more
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 with Procter & Gamble, highlighted the gross reality of new clothes from a store having been tried on by others before you purchase … Read more
Don’t want your belly shaking like a bowl full of jelly this holiday season? Wellness experts claim that performing everyday household chores like scrubbing floors and folding laundry, can burn up to 500 calories a go — and ultimately aid in the mission to avoid packing on the pounds. “If you’re using house cleaning as a … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to “air their dirty laundry in public” has damaged the royal family’s brand, according to a royal expert. Royal author and historian Ed Owens has warned that since the Duke and Duchess of Sussex sensationally shut the door on royal life in 2020, they’ve managed to damage most of … Read more
This tip will knock your socks off. The UK-based Sockshop is sharing the proper way to fold socks — if you’ve got 20 seconds to spare per pair. “Organize your sock drawer using this one simple trick,” the shop wrote in a TikTok that has taken off with 1.3 million views since it was posted … Read more
Here’s how to sleep tight — and not let the bedbugs bite. French officials have been warning of a “widespread” outbreak of bedbugs amid Paris fashion week — which wrapped up earlier this month. Mattresses piled up on sidewalks, and a cautious commuter even wore a hazmat suit on a train as New Yorkers worried … Read more