If you have a gorgeous, buttery soft leather purse, you must go to great lengths to keep it looking supple, fresh and new: buy special cleaners, carefully spot-treat it and handle it tenderly. Or, you ...

Washing machines are a modern-day miracle, making laundry day a breeze. But despite their convenience, not everything you own should take a spin. Some items demand a more delicate touch, and tossing ...

Chieh HoGrowing up, my idea of what I shouldn’t put in a washing machine was often informed by an intervention that came at the very last second. That is, urgent cries from my parents ...

While raising four kids, I had to figure out how to clean a lot of different things that I never needed to clean before. One ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Leather jackets may be one of the most classic and stylish outerwear pieces you buy. It's an outfit ...

A good leather jacket will quickly become the most-used item in your closet—and, as a result, one of the dirtiest items in your closet. Through consistent wear, your jacket’s once-pristine leather ...

In the season when many people are putting on sweaters and coats to protect themselves from the cold, they’re also discovering that their jackets require special attention when washing. Lili Poland ...