You're pulling your warm laundry out of the dryer, blissfully unaware that your washing machine just committed treason. It didn't leave your clothes cleaner than they were before you put them in.

“Unseen spills can allow bacteria to grow,” warns Berkley. That’s why it’s important to wash reusable grocery bags regularly.

You want to freshen your sofa without risking color transfer, fading, or permanent stains. Follow one simple rule about cleaning cloths and solutions, and you protect upholstery from the most common, ...