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Here’s CR Laundry Expert Rich Handel on everything from the new rules for sorting clothes to the surprising cleaning products you can skip
Most of us have been making at least a few mistakes that wear out our clothes, waste money, or even damage our washers and dryers.
But CR’s Rich Handel has all the secrets to getting your clothes cleaner, without wasting time or money. Find out which fabrics should never go in the wash together, the best water temperature to use, the worst stain-removal mistake, why dryer sheets could be ruining your dryer, why Rich really, really doesn’t like fabric softener, and more.
5 Cleaning Moves Our Laundry Expert Always Makes
What Rich knows about stain removal, the best cleaning products, and more.
Your Guide to Really Clean Clothes
CR laundry expert Rich Handel shares his stain-fighting secrets and the best laundry products (including some surprising ones to skip).
How Not to Wreck Your Clothes in the Wash
These moves can damage clothes—and your washer and dryer. Rich explains what to do instead.
Incredibly Easy Ways to Save on Laundry
Making a few simple changes—a great budget detergent and some energy-saving moves—can also help clothes last longer.
Why You Should Skip Pricey Fabric Softener
Most machines have a slot for fabric softener, but Rich tells why it’s bad for your clothes and your skin.
Do You Need to Use Dryer Sheets?
Rich reveals the truth about them and what really works to make clothes smell fresh.