Laundry Guides

Sorting laundry is an essential step that helps you keep your clothes looking their best. Use our guide to learn how to separate clothes for washing.

Need help with washing machine installation? Learn how to hook up a washing machine in this guide from Whirlpool. We’ll help you get your new washer ready!

How does your washing machine work? Our guide to washing machine parts and functions features a diagram and definitions to help you learn more about this appliance.

Learn about Whirlpool® warranty coverage and extended service plans. Find out how to check your appliance warranty and protect your appliance for years to come.

Wash a king comforter and more with a large capacity washing machine. Find the best and largest top load and front load washers for your home.

Save space by stacking your washer and dryer. Not sure how to do that? Use this step-by-step guide.

Folding jeans and pants is a great way to keep them efficiently stored both at home and while traveling. Learn how to fold long pants in this simple guide.

A large capacity dryer can cut down on laundry loads and handle bulky loads. Learn how a large dryer may be the answer to your family’s large-scale laundry needs.

Are steam dryers worth it? Learn about how a steam dryer works and the pros and cons with this comprehensive guide.

What’s the best way to clean towels? Learn how to wash and soften towels with this helpful guide from the laundry experts at Whirlpool.

Learn how to wash bed sheets to keep them clean and soft with this step-by-step guide that tells you which wash cycles to use.

This guide will help you discover whether powder or liquid laundry detergent is a better fit for your needs.

It’s important to wash face masks regularly to keep them clean. Learn how to wash reusable cloth face masks in the washer and by hand with our guide.

Explore the benefits of using fabric softener, as well as how it works, when to use it and whether it’s the right fit for your laundry routine.

Learn more about how this convenient feature automatically adds the right amount of detergent to every load.

Keep fabric and plastic shower curtains and liners fresh and clean with these step-by-step instructions.

Learn how to sanitize your clothes, washing machine and dryer so you can reduce select or common types of household bacteria.

Learn how to wash a backpack or bookbag in the washer or by hand with this step-by-step guide.

It’s easy, and essential, to keep your pillows clean. Learn how in four simple steps.

Learn how they work, when to use them and if dryer sheets may be a good fit for your laundry routine.

Find out how long you can work on something else until your wash cycle ends.

A ventless dryer offers flexible installation and space-saving options. Learn more about ventless dryers and whether they’re right for you.

Download a printable chore list for kids and learn about age-appropriate laundry chores that make doing laundry easier for everyone.

Learn how to wash stuffed animals with our easy step-by-step instructions and helpful tips.

It’s the best time to tackle your forgotten kitchen and laundry tasks. Learn more about how to spring clean in this spring cleaning checklist.

Learn how to wash a baseball cap with our easy step-by-step instructions and helpful hat washing tips.

Whether you wear them while doing yardwork or a fun night out with friends, the right pair of jeans is a must-have for just about everyone.

You’ve probably seen the “Permanent Press” label on a wide range of clothes, as well as on your washer and dryer. But what does it mean?

Washing machine water usage depends on the age of your washing machine, the model you are using, what you are washing, and how much you are washing.

When you’re heading out with friends or family, you want to look your best from head to toe.

Most people know they should wash their sheets frequently, but what about your comforter?

Learn about the differences between top load and front load washers. Our guide will help you decide which type of washing machine is best for your home.

Help keep your family's clothes smelling fresh and looking clean.

Keep your drying times shorter and your clothes in good shape.

Have you ever pulled your favorite shirt, sweater or pair of jeans out of the dryer, only to find that it’s small enough for your pet?

Discover a smarter approach to laundry day with everything you need to know about smart front load washers and dryers.¹

Most people do whatever they can to avoid shrinking their clothes. Still, there are some times when the technique can come in handy.

Hooray for laundry day! Everyone loves clean clothes, which is why it’s important to know how to care for your family’s favorite outfits.

If you want to keep your wardrobe looking fresh, it’s important to know how to prevent the fading of black and dark-colored clothes.

You’ve seen them on your sweaters, your workout clothes, even your favorite pair of pants – those small, firm balls of lint frequently referred to as “pills."

It happens to everyone – you’re sorting your laundry and looking at labels, only to discover that one of your outfits has “dry clean” in the care instructions.

When it comes to socks, underwear and undershirts, the wash schedule is non-negotiable.

No matter how often you wash, dry, iron or mend, organization is key to help cut down the amount of time you spend in your laundry room.

Detergent is supposed to help remove stains, but sometimes it leaves a mark (or two) of its own.

If you thought you didn’t have room for in-home laundry, learn about space-saving washers and dryers that will have you reimagining the possibilities.

Do you know which settings you should be using to wash and dry your family’s clothes? Find answers to all your questions.

Agitators and impellers are both found in top-loading washing machines, but they move, and clean clothes, in two distinct ways.

We get it; your clothes’ care tags are as indecipherable as your kids’ geometry homework. We’ll help crack the code.

You’ve found your laundry dream team. Here’s how to make sure your new washer and dryer will fit.

Have you ever considered your dryer’s power source? Ask these three questions to bring the (right) heat for every load.

Like your young athletes who perform best when they’re fueled with healthy food, your HE washer works best with HE detergent.

Spills happen. But your favorite t-shirt isn’t necessarily destined for the trash. Check out our easy paint-removal tips.

To tumble dry or not to tumble dry: that is the question. Wait, what does tumble dry even mean? Find out here.

The convenient features on these pairs mean your family will be looking their best with less work from you. See how.

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Whether you’re looking for a compact, standard size or a large capacity washing machine, you have plenty of options.

Learn about the different types of washing machines in this buying guide from Whirlpool. Discover which washer type and size is best for your household.