Dyes can be used to imbue fabrics with a happy, welcoming spirit. Using just fabric dye, hot water, and salt, experiment with the practice of creating your own hues. Give plain white cotton dish ...

This simple but effective laundry tip for your washing machine will prevent the dye from your clothes from running together ...

Denim dyes can discolor your washing machine drum. Those brand-new dark denim jeans may be your go-to for weekend fun, but they’re likely to also be a headache when it comes to washing, leaving blue ...

First research into impact of wash cycle times shows that shorter, cooler washes: help clothes keep their color and last longer, when compared to warmer, longer cycles; release significantly fewer ...

Cold mornings, weak sunlight and damp balconies can turn one load of laundry into a two day wait. If your current machine is always packed, winter only makes that strain visible. This list of the best ...

Who doesn’t love beautifully hued clothing? Well, how about Mother Nature? But can you blame her? Industrial dyes are absolute poison. As senior author and biochemical engineer San Yup Lee explains, ...

Doing the laundry should breathe fresh life into our wardrobes, eliminating stains and unpleasant odours from our garments. Yet all too often, clothing emerges from the wash frayed, misshapen or ...