Many people think using hot or warm water to wash clothes is better than washing them in cold water because they believe the heat makes their clothes cleaner. But some detergent companies, including ...

Unless you're washing delicate or colored items, it's safe to say that warm water or hot water should be the setting of choice for all your laundry loads, including the five below that an expert we ...

Stains happen. We dribble coffee, drop food, and brush up against dirty surfaces. Taking quick action is always best, but should you treat the stain with hot or cold water? Your initial instinct may ...

For many, washing clothes means throwing things in the washer and dryer, turning the machine to a neutral setting, and calling it a day. It's not hard to understand why. Most care labels—those teeny, ...