12 myths about laundry
Think back to when you were taught to do laundry: You probably learned a set of hard-and-fast rules — separate your wash by ...
Clothing recycling is taking a giant leap forward
Reasons to be Cheerful reports on new methods that are turning mountains of old clothes into rack-ready garments amid growing ...
Sky15d
Women prisoners banned from putting dirty underwear in washing machines as lack of 'basic care' driving self-harm, inspectors say
as women experience a lack of "basic care" - including a "bizarre rule" that bans them from putting dirty underwear in washing machines. In a report published following a review of four female ...
thisisthecoast15d
Women prisoners banned from putting dirty underwear in washing machines as lack of 'basic care' driving self-harm, inspectors say
Female prisons have a self-harm rate 8.5 times higher than male jails, as women experience a lack of "basic care" - including a "bizarre rule" that bans them from putting dirty underwear in washing ...
New York Magazine16d
The 5 Very Best Egyptian-Cotton Sheets
The term Egyptian cotton gets thrown around a lot as shorthand ... They last a very long time (I wash them weekly). They stay cool during the summer and are warm enough for winter.” ...
Which16d
Washing machine temperature guide
And as most Which? members we asked frequently use the 40°C temperature setting, we base our own testing on the 40°C cottons and synthetics wash programs. It’s also the temperature most clothes - such ...
Which16d
Best washing machines 2025: expert picks from independent tests
Our rigorous lab tests have uncovered brilliant washing machines that shift stains from your clothes. Read on to find a Best Buy that cleans, rinses and spins like a dream, along with some expert ...
Tom's Guide21d
Instead of 'basic' crunches — here are 3 abs exercises you need to try, according to a functional training coach
Say goodbye to basic crunches and hello to three muscle-torching crunch variations to build core strength. For this workout, you just need one of the best yoga mats and a resistance band or loop ...
Phys.org23d
Novel enzyme profiling method identifies top candidates for plastic recycling
It is a unique member of the plastic family as it can be broken down into its constituent units (or monomers) by PETases, which are enzymes that degrade PET. Until now, scientists have discovered ...
El País in English23d
Modern cotton slaves in 18 countries work for large textile companies and many are children
At the time of his interview, at age 45, poverty and illness had forced him to borrow money from his employer and work off his debt on a nine-acre cotton farm connected to ... day (about $2.30), so to ...
The New York Times26d
Skip the Stain Removers. This Laundry Detergent Is All You Need.
It’s such an effective stain remover due to surfactants in the formula that lift soils off surfaces, as well as enzymes that target ... to pretreat stains before washing. Caroline Mullen/NYT ...