Use hot water to launder certain types of clothing and household items to ensure they stay sanitary and stain-free.

Wondering if you can wash all your laundry in cold water to save energy? We explain the top reasons to wash clothes in cold—and when warm or hot water is better.

You may wash your clothes with hot water—many people do. That could be a mistake. Modern washing machines, and modern laundry detergent, are designed to work well at cold temperatures. This means you ...