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

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — When it comes to laundry, people are particular! But did you know that some manufacturers tweak their laundry detergent formulas as often as every year—and some several times a year ...

Hard water—that is, water rich in dissolved minerals—is found in 85 percent of the United States, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. So odds are, this could describe the water you use in your ...