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How to Wash a Heated Blanket (and When Not To)

Most heated blankets can be washed, if the tag says so. Here's how to wash and dry an electric blanket step by step, and what never to do.

How to Wash a Heated Blanket (and When Not To)

Most heated blankets can be washed, if the tag says so. Here's how to wash and dry an electric blanket step by step, and what never to do.

A white wire laundry basket with crumpled clothes placed on a hardwood floor inside a home

How to Wash a Weighted Blanket (Without Ruining It)

I was scared to wash our weighted blanket, so I didn't. For a year. Here's how to wash one, by tag, fill and weight, without ruining it.

How to Wash a Weighted Blanket (Without Ruining It)

I was scared to wash our weighted blanket, so I didn't. For a year. Here's how to wash one, by tag, fill and weight, without ruining it.

A person loading towels into an industrial washing machine in a launderette.

Which Dryer Sheets Work Best for Static and Softness? A Mom's Guide

Which dryer sheets actually stop static and soften clothes? A mom's guide to what makes a sheet work, how HeySunday compares to Bounce, Downy and Gain, and when to skip sheets.

Which Dryer Sheets Work Best for Static and Softness? A Mom's Guide

Which dryer sheets actually stop static and soften clothes? A mom's guide to what makes a sheet work, how HeySunday compares to Bounce, Downy and Gain, and when to skip...

Aesthetic stack of beige and brown woolen sweaters on a chair indoors, adorned with dried flowers.

How to wash a wool sweater without shrinking it

Wash wool by hand in lukewarm water with an enzyme-free wool wash, press the water out without wringing, and dry it flat.

How to wash a wool sweater without shrinking it

Wash wool by hand in lukewarm water with an enzyme-free wool wash, press the water out without wringing, and dry it flat.

Person opening the detergent drawer of a front-loading washing machine

Where does detergent go in a washer? Top-load and front-load

Liquid and powder go in the main wash compartment, while pods go straight in the drum and detergent sheets go in the drum on top of the clothes.

Where does detergent go in a washer? Top-load and front-load

Liquid and powder go in the main wash compartment, while pods go straight in the drum and detergent sheets go in the drum on top of the clothes.

Wool dryer balls

How Long Do Wool Dryer Balls Last? (And How to Clean Them)

Wool dryer balls last about 1,000 loads, which is 2 to 4 years for most busy families. How to tell when they're worn out, and how to clean them.

How Long Do Wool Dryer Balls Last? (And How to Clean Them)

Wool dryer balls last about 1,000 loads, which is 2 to 4 years for most busy families. How to tell when they're worn out, and how to clean them.

A woman loading laundry into a washing machine indoors, focusing on household chores.

Best washing machine cleaners of 2026: how to choose

A side-by-side comparison of five washing machine cleaners and how to pick the right one for your washer.

Best washing machine cleaners of 2026: how to choose

A side-by-side comparison of five washing machine cleaners and how to pick the right one for your washer.

I stained four shirts on purpose. The sheets got them all out.

I stained four shirts on purpose. The sheets got them all out.

I deliberately stained four shirts with wine, grass and dirt, coffee, and ketchup with mustard. Then I washed them with HeySunday laundry sheets. Here's what happened — drag-to-compare results for every stain.

I stained four shirts on purpose. The sheets got them all out.

I deliberately stained four shirts with wine, grass and dirt, coffee, and ketchup with mustard. Then I washed them with HeySunday laundry sheets. Here's what happened — drag-to-compare results for...

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What does hypoallergenic laundry detergent really mean?

Why the word hypoallergenic on a detergent label guarantees nothing, and what to check instead.

What does hypoallergenic laundry detergent really mean?

Why the word hypoallergenic on a detergent label guarantees nothing, and what to check instead.

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What is natural laundry detergent? What the label actually means

"Natural" has no legal meaning on a detergent, so the ingredient list and third-party certifications tell you more than the front of the box.

What is natural laundry detergent? What the label actually means

"Natural" has no legal meaning on a detergent, so the ingredient list and third-party certifications tell you more than the front of the box.

A white top-load washer next to a white front-load washer

Front-load vs top-load washer: which is better?

How front-load, top-load and HE top-load washers compare on water, energy, cleaning and upkeep, and which suits which home.

Front-load vs top-load washer: which is better?

How front-load, top-load and HE top-load washers compare on water, energy, cleaning and upkeep, and which suits which home.

Woman hanging white laundry on a drying rack in a bright apartment next to a washing machine

How to do laundry in an apartment

How to do laundry in an apartment, whether you have your own washer, a shared laundry room or no machine at all.

How to do laundry in an apartment

How to do laundry in an apartment, whether you have your own washer, a shared laundry room or no machine at all.

Steam rising inside a washing machine drum holding a grey T-shirt and a red towel

Steam washers: what the steam cycle does and when to use it

What a steam washer does, which loads the steam cycle helps and how much detergent to use with it.

Steam washers: what the steam cycle does and when to use it

What a steam washer does, which loads the steam cycle helps and how much detergent to use with it.

Smart Washing Machines: Making Laundry Smarter, Simpler, and Greener

Smart Washing Machines: Making Laundry Smarter, Simpler, and Greener

Learn how smart washing machines make laundry easier, more efficient, and eco-friendly for busy families.

Smart Washing Machines: Making Laundry Smarter, Simpler, and Greener

Learn how smart washing machines make laundry easier, more efficient, and eco-friendly for busy families.

Row of stacked washers and dryers in a laundromat

How much time Americans spend on laundry, and how long a load takes

How much time Americans spend on laundry each year, how long one load takes and how to spend less time on it.

How much time Americans spend on laundry, and how long a load takes

How much time Americans spend on laundry each year, how long one load takes and how to spend less time on it.

Hands holding up a black t-shirt with white streaks of detergent residue across the front

How to get detergent stains out of clothes

Detergent stains are leftover detergent, and a rinse, a vinegar soak and a rewash in a smaller load get almost all of them out.

How to get detergent stains out of clothes

Detergent stains are leftover detergent, and a rinse, a vinegar soak and a rewash in a smaller load get almost all of them out.

Woman smelling a freshly washed blue towel over a laundry basket

Fragrance-free laundry detergent: does scentless detergent work?

What fragrance-free laundry detergent is, how it differs from unscented, and whether it cleans as well as scented detergent.

Fragrance-free laundry detergent: does scentless detergent work?

What fragrance-free laundry detergent is, how it differs from unscented, and whether it cleans as well as scented detergent.

View through the glass door of a washing machine at damp clothes left in the drum

How long can wet clothes sit in the washer before you rewash?

Wet laundry is usually fine in the washer for up to 8 hours, and after 12 hours it needs a rewash.

How long can wet clothes sit in the washer before you rewash?

Wet laundry is usually fine in the washer for up to 8 hours, and after 12 hours it needs a rewash.

Hands hanging pink and white baby clothes on a wooden drying rack

How to wash baby clothes: detergent, water temperature and stains

Wash baby clothes in cold or warm water on a gentle cycle with a fragrance-free, dye-free detergent, and skip fabric softener.

How to wash baby clothes: detergent, water temperature and stains

Wash baby clothes in cold or warm water on a gentle cycle with a fragrance-free, dye-free detergent, and skip fabric softener.

Handheld garment steamer and a blue and white steam iron side by side on a wooden table

Steamer vs iron: which is better for wrinkles?

A steamer is best for delicates and quick touch-ups, and an iron is best for heavy wrinkles and crisp creases.

Steamer vs iron: which is better for wrinkles?

A steamer is best for delicates and quick touch-ups, and an iron is best for heavy wrinkles and crisp creases.

Man loading blue laundry into a large front-load machine at a laundromat

How to do laundry at a laundromat: what to bring and step by step

What to bring to a laundromat and how to wash, dry and fold your laundry there, step by step, with tips to save time and money.

How to do laundry at a laundromat: what to bring and step by step

What to bring to a laundromat and how to wash, dry and fold your laundry there, step by step, with tips to save time and money.

Hands wringing out a blue cloth in water outdoors

Laundry stripping: what it is, the recipe and does it work?

Laundry stripping is a hot soak that pulls detergent, softener and mineral buildup out of fabric, best kept for once in a while.

Laundry stripping: what it is, the recipe and does it work?

Laundry stripping is a hot soak that pulls detergent, softener and mineral buildup out of fabric, best kept for once in a while.

White t-shirt with a round tan mineral stain on the front, laid flat on a gray background

The best laundry detergent for hard water, and how to fix stains

Hard water uses up detergent, so the best choice softens the water, makes few suds and is easy to dose right.

The best laundry detergent for hard water, and how to fix stains

Hard water uses up detergent, so the best choice softens the water, makes few suds and is easy to dose right.

Child lying on a pile of clothes on the floor, seen through the open door of a washing machine

Laundry myths busted: 9 rules you can ignore in 2026

Most old laundry rules no longer hold, and a few simple habits replace them.

Laundry myths busted: 9 rules you can ignore in 2026

Most old laundry rules no longer hold, and a few simple habits replace them.

Woman doing a barbell squat in a gym in a bright green long-sleeve top and black leggings

How to wash gym clothes: vinegar soaks, baking soda and stretch care

How to get the smell out of gym clothes with a vinegar or baking soda soak, and how to wash and dry activewear so it keeps its stretch.

How to wash gym clothes: vinegar soaks, baking soda and stretch care

How to get the smell out of gym clothes with a vinegar or baking soda soak, and how to wash and dry activewear so it keeps its stretch.

White and brown bulldog lying on a grey shag rug in a living room

How to wash pet bedding, blankets and toys

How to wash dog and cat bedding, blankets and toys so they come out clean, without hair all over the rest of your laundry.

How to wash pet bedding, blankets and toys

How to wash dog and cat bedding, blankets and toys so they come out clean, without hair all over the rest of your laundry.

Woman frowning at a shrunken navy t-shirt in front of a front-loading washer

How to unshrink clothes: cotton, wool, cashmere and polyester

How to unshrink cotton, wool, cashmere and polyester clothes, and how to stop them shrinking again.

How to unshrink clothes: cotton, wool, cashmere and polyester

How to unshrink cotton, wool, cashmere and polyester clothes, and how to stop them shrinking again.

Hand pressing a button on the control panel of a front-loading washing machine full of clothes

How to get laundry done faster without cutting corners

Quicker laundry comes from matching the cycle to the load, spinning out more water and folding straight from the dryer.

How to get laundry done faster without cutting corners

Quicker laundry comes from matching the cycle to the load, spinning out more water and folding straight from the dryer.

Group of students laughing in a bright shared dorm room while one rides a skateboard past bunk beds and backpacks

College laundry hacks: a dorm laundry guide and checklist

A small kit, off-peak washing and pre-measured detergent sheets make dorm laundry quick and cheap.

College laundry hacks: a dorm laundry guide and checklist

A small kit, off-peak washing and pre-measured detergent sheets make dorm laundry quick and cheap.

Dryer Balls vs Dryer Sheets: Which Is Better? (We Sell Both)

Dryer Balls vs Dryer Sheets: Which Is Better? (We Sell Both)

We make both, so here's a straight comparison of dryer balls and dryer sheets: softness, static, scent, drying time and cost per load, and which to use when.

Dryer Balls vs Dryer Sheets: Which Is Better? (We Sell Both)

We make both, so here's a straight comparison of dryer balls and dryer sheets: softness, static, scent, drying time and cost per load, and which to use when.

Man wincing as he smells a grey T-shirt

How to remove bad smells from clothes after washing

Clothes that smell after washing usually point to a dirty washer, a load left wet or detergent buildup, and each one has a simple fix.

How to remove bad smells from clothes after washing

Clothes that smell after washing usually point to a dirty washer, a load left wet or detergent buildup, and each one has a simple fix.

What Are Dryer Sheets For? (And Do You Actually Need Them?)

What Are Dryer Sheets For? (And Do You Actually Need Them?)

What dryer sheets do, whether you need them, how many to use and what not to use them on. Plus a few handy uses for old sheets around the house.

What Are Dryer Sheets For? (And Do You Actually Need Them?)

What dryer sheets do, whether you need them, how many to use and what not to use them on. Plus a few handy uses for old sheets around the house.

Hands pinning clean laundry with wooden clothespins onto a white folding drying rack indoors

Air dry vs machine dry: which is better for your clothes?

Air drying is gentler and cheaper, machine drying is faster and softer, and most homes use both depending on the fabric.

Air dry vs machine dry: which is better for your clothes?

Air drying is gentler and cheaper, machine drying is faster and softer, and most homes use both depending on the fabric.

Woman holding up a yellow sweater on a hanger beside a clothes rail and a drying rack

How to wash a wool sweater, and how often to wash sweaters

How to wash wool and cashmere sweaters, how often to wash them, and how to dry and store them so they keep their shape.

How to wash a wool sweater, and how often to wash sweaters

How to wash wool and cashmere sweaters, how often to wash them, and how to dry and store them so they keep their shape.

Diagram of a house septic system: a pipeline from the house to a septic tank with scum, wastewater and sludge layers, then out to the drainfield

Septic safe laundry detergent: what to look for and what to avoid

A septic safe detergent is biodegradable, phosphate free and low-sudsing, and the dose and your laundry routine matter as much as the brand.

Septic safe laundry detergent: what to look for and what to avoid

A septic safe detergent is biodegradable, phosphate free and low-sudsing, and the dose and your laundry routine matter as much as the brand.

HeySunday laundry detergent sheets next to a pod, a full cap of liquid detergent and loose change

The Cheapest Laundry Detergent in 2026, Ranked by Cost Per Load

What 14 popular laundry detergents cost per load, from Xtra and Purex to Tide Pods and laundry sheets, with prices checked in October 2026.

The Cheapest Laundry Detergent in 2026, Ranked by Cost Per Load

What 14 popular laundry detergents cost per load, from Xtra and Purex to Tide Pods and laundry sheets, with prices checked in October 2026.

Hand running a lint roller over a navy cable-knit sweater

How to remove lint from clothes, with or without a lint roller

The quickest ways to get lint, fuzz and pills off clothes, and the washing and drying habits that stop lint coming back.

How to remove lint from clothes, with or without a lint roller

The quickest ways to get lint, fuzz and pills off clothes, and the washing and drying habits that stop lint coming back.

Man outdoors among green trees sneezing into a white tissue

How to remove allergens from clothes, bedding and your dryer

Hot washes, a hot dryer, a clean lint trap and indoor drying in pollen season get most allergens out of your laundry.

How to remove allergens from clothes, bedding and your dryer

Hot washes, a hot dryer, a clean lint trap and indoor drying in pollen season get most allergens out of your laundry.

HeySunday Dryer Sheets box with a loose dryer sheet, a wire hanger and a white pump bottle on a shelf

How to get rid of static on clothes, fast and for good

Quick fixes for static cling on clothes you're wearing, plus dryer and home habits that stop it building up.

How to get rid of static on clothes, fast and for good

Quick fixes for static cling on clothes you're wearing, plus dryer and home habits that stop it building up.

Woman and girl sitting on a living room rug folding clothes together

How to fold clothes: shirts, pants, towels, sheets and more

Step by step folds for every type of clothing, how to save drawer space, and how to get through the folding faster.

How to fold clothes: shirts, pants, towels, sheets and more

Step by step folds for every type of clothing, how to save drawer space, and how to get through the folding faster.

Jeans hanging to dry on a clothesline with plastic clothespins against a blue sky

How often should you wash jeans? Plus 4 more laundry questions answered

Wash jeans about every 10 wears, inside out in cold water, and a textile scientist answers four more common laundry questions.

How often should you wash jeans? Plus 4 more laundry questions answered

Wash jeans about every 10 wears, inside out in cold water, and a textile scientist answers four more common laundry questions.

How HeySunday Stacks Up Against the Best Dryer Sheets on the Market

How HeySunday Stacks Up Against the Best Dryer Sheets on the Market

Check out our deep dive into popular dryer sheet brands and see why HeySunday stands out.

How HeySunday Stacks Up Against the Best Dryer Sheets on the Market

Check out our deep dive into popular dryer sheet brands and see why HeySunday stands out.

Bright walk-in closet with rows of hanging clothes, shelves and shoes

How to make your clothes last longer: washing, drying and storage tips

Simple washing, drying, storage and mending habits that make clothes last longer.

How to make your clothes last longer: washing, drying and storage tips

Simple washing, drying, storage and mending habits that make clothes last longer.

Illustration of an orange laundry detergent jug with a crossed-out calendar icon

Does laundry detergent expire? Shelf life by type and signs it's bad

Laundry detergent loses strength over time rather than going bad, and how long it lasts depends on the type and how you store it.

Does laundry detergent expire? Shelf life by type and signs it's bad

Laundry detergent loses strength over time rather than going bad, and how long it lasts depends on the type and how you store it.

Hand pulling a clean white towel out of a front-loading washing machine

Best laundry detergent for sensitive skin: what to look for

How to pick a laundry detergent for sensitive skin, which ingredients cause most reactions and the wash habits that help.

Best laundry detergent for sensitive skin: what to look for

How to pick a laundry detergent for sensitive skin, which ingredients cause most reactions and the wash habits that help.

Laundry room with a front-load washing machine under a wooden counter holding a woven basket and a plant

How to clean a washing machine: front-load and top-load steps

Step-by-step cleaning for front-load and top-load washers, with a cleaner tablet or vinegar and baking soda, and how often to do it.

How to clean a washing machine: front-load and top-load steps

Step-by-step cleaning for front-load and top-load washers, with a cleaner tablet or vinegar and baking soda, and how often to do it.

Thanksgiving table with a roast turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, bread rolls and a small pumpkin

Thanksgiving stain removal: gravy, cranberry, wine and more

How to get gravy, cranberry sauce, red wine, pie and wax stains out of clothes and table linens after Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving stain removal: gravy, cranberry, wine and more

How to get gravy, cranberry sauce, red wine, pie and wax stains out of clothes and table linens after Thanksgiving dinner.

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Why homemade laundry soap is bad for clothes and washers

Homemade laundry soap is cheap, but in hard water it leaves soap scum on clothes and inside the washer.

Why homemade laundry soap is bad for clothes and washers

Homemade laundry soap is cheap, but in hard water it leaves soap scum on clothes and inside the washer.

Front-loading washing machine with its door open and mixed clothes in the drum

Laundry detergent allergies: symptoms, causes and what to use instead

How to tell if your detergent is causing a rash, which ingredients are most likely behind it, and how to stop it.

Laundry detergent allergies: symptoms, causes and what to use instead

How to tell if your detergent is causing a rash, which ingredients are most likely behind it, and how to stop it.

Hand holding a HeySunday Fragrance Free laundry detergent sheets envelope above a wicker basket of white laundry

Laundry detergent sheets vs liquid: which is better?

Sheets and liquid both clean well, but sheets are pre-measured, light, spill-free and come without a plastic jug.

Laundry detergent sheets vs liquid: which is better?

Sheets and liquid both clean well, but sheets are pre-measured, light, spill-free and come without a plastic jug.

White woven laundry basket stacked with folded white towels

What are laundry detergent sheets and how do they work?

What laundry detergent sheets are, what's in them, how they clean and why people switch to them.

What are laundry detergent sheets and how do they work?

What laundry detergent sheets are, what's in them, how they clean and why people switch to them.

HeySunday Laundry Detergent Sheets pack on a laundry room shelf next to a washing machine

Do laundry detergent sheets work? Cold water, hard water and stains

Whether laundry detergent sheets really clean, and what decides how well they work in cold or hard water.

Do laundry detergent sheets work? Cold water, hard water and stains

Whether laundry detergent sheets really clean, and what decides how well they work in cold or hard water.