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 ...

Lugging your clothes to the dry cleaner every month (or week) can be a pain. There are only so many times you can re-wear a shirt before it starts to smell. Plus, dry cleaning can get expensive. If ...

Damp, musty laundry is a common problem in the colder months, but there's a simple way to avoid it without relying on tumble ...

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 ...

We’ve been taken to the cleaners. Consumers are beginning to understand that clothes with “dry clean only” labels don’t always require professional servicing — and that there are easy home remedies to ...

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 ...