Properly washing, drying, and reshaping sweaters at home helps avoid high dry-cleaning bills and keeps your sweaters looking great, smelling fresh, and feeling soft to the touch. Hand washing is ...

Use cold water, gentle detergent, and a mesh bag to machine or hand wash wool sweaters safely. Always air dry flat after pressing out moisture with a towel to avoid shrinking or warping. Pre-treat ...

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 ...

Hand-washing sweaters using a gentle detergent is best to avoid shrinking, stretching, or pilling. If machine-washing, place the sweater in a mesh bag and select the delicate cycle and cold water. Air ...