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We don’t always have the answers, but we have some people on speed dial who do — which is why we present to you our series, FYI, where we have experts explain topics like how often should you wash ...

For a lot of folks, doing laundry isn't one of the most exciting parts of the day. As lucky as some are to have a laundry room in their home or a washing machine and dryer in their apartment, the ...

Much like its name suggests, dry-cleaning is a solvent-based cleaning that does not use water. Water causes natural fibers to swell during washing and shrink once dried. The solvent, on the other hand ...

In response to a reader who has noticed more and more dry-clean-only labels on clothing, our critic explains why they are increasing and how to properly wash clothes. By Vanessa Friedman I love ...

New York City stylist Liz Teich says that most items commonly dry cleaned don't need to be. Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve gotten into the habit of lugging your wool knits, cashmere cardigans and ...

Dry cleaning is often recommended for suits, wool coats, and thick knits, and for fabrics like silk, wool, cashmere, and even raw denim. But dry cleaning can take a big bite out of your budget and ...

Dry cleaning is an interesting business. You just never know what the day is going to bring. One questions I get asked often is why an article of clothing is dry clean only. There are multiple reasons ...