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We may love it when our clothes smell like spring, but unfortunately, the chemicals that mimic nature’s fresh, clean scents in laundry detergent take a big toll on the actual environment — not to ...

It’s convenient to pick up some laundry detergent at the store, but it’s not difficult to create your own. Soap and water are a time-tested duo against dirt and germs, and homemade cleaners can carry ...

Think about how often you do laundry and how much detergent you go through. Whether you use powder or liquid detergent, the cost alone—to your own pocketbook, never mind to the planet—just might make ...

A modern washing machine takes nearly all of the work out of cleaning your clothes. All you really have to do is load your laundry, add some detergent, and hit a button or two. Sounds simple, right?