When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Holly Cockburn Knowing how to sanitize your washing machine is essential to ensure that ...

On an average day, there's a full range of bacteria and other germs that can transfer onto your clothes. Whether it's someone in your household who might be sick with a respiratory virus or a stomach ...

A cleaning scientist discusses whether adding sanitizer to your laundry routine is essential or merely beneficial.

When it comes to doing laundry after someone has been sick or washing clothing exposed to contaminants, the wash cycle on its own might not be enough to disinfect or sanitize the load. Laundry methods ...

Are you wondering whether you can get sick by touching the clothing or bedding of a person who is sick? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some viruses "may remain viable for ...