Modern-day laundry doers have it pretty easy: Soiled clothes, towels and sheets go into the washing machine and come out clean, job done. But knowing how to launder a garment by hand is more useful ...

The answer is “mostly no” but also “sometimes yes.” We break down everything you need to know about “hand-wash only” clothes.

Handwashing is our first line of defence against germs. It removes bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens that can cause severe health issues.