The cold weather could actually be keeping E. coli and other bacteria in the Potomac River from the raw sewage spill alive ...

Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced approach to washing your clothes.

JEA is asking customers to conserve energy by limiting nonessential electricity use between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. on Monday. The ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Utility services are urging community members to help reduce the strain on water and electric resources as sub-zero temperatures again move in on the First Coast. JEA said Sunday ...

Using cold water to do laundry can keep your items from shrinking or fading.

Millions of residents in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties are being asked to limit water use to “essential purposes” as extreme cold fuels a spike in water main breaks across ...

Getting laundry dry during the winter months can seem like a never-ending task. However, one woman's ingenious method could have your washing ready to wear far more quickly than you'd expect. Nicola ...

Southern Cross University provides funding as a member of The Conversation AU. You’ve just cleaned your teeth, you’re feeling minty fresh and ready to climb into bed. You take a sip of water, but the ...

Many canvas, mesh, and knit sneakers can be machine-washed safely—but only on gentle cycles with cold water. Leather, suede, nubuck, and designer sneakers should always be cleaned by hand to avoid ...

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) – Overnight temperatures in the Upstate are expected to dip below freezing. As residents experience the colder weather, Spartanburg Water has some important tips to keep your ...

Mary Marlowe Leverette is one of the industry’s most highly regarded housekeeping and fabric care experts, sharing her knowledge on efficient housekeeping and textile conservation. She is also a ...