Dear Heloise: Can you help me decipher garment-care labels? Some of them just have symbols, and they can be confusing to understand at times. - Ashley in Tennessee You are right; some of the new ones ...

If you’ve ever been baffled by a garment’s wash label — and the bunch of symbols that come with no explanation — you’re not alone. If you’re one of the former, I have four words for you: “Print this” ...

pots and stains are the ultimate wardrobe malfunctions. Spill coffee on a silk blouse or ketchup on your tie and unless you can remedy the mess, you’ve wasted the money you invested in those clothes.

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, ...

Many individuals are unaware of the meanings behind the care label symbols on their clothing, often tossing garments into the washing machine without a second thought. This can lead to laundry ...

I’ll admit it—I’ve always viewed garment care labels as mere suggestions. If I used the gentle cycle, mild detergent, and air-dried an item, I figured I was basically dry cleaning at home. Turns out, ...

If you’re one of the former, I have four words for you: “Print this” and “You’re welcome”. The care label on your garments — i.e. that one you usually snip off the minute you take it home — is ...