Knowing how to hand-wash clothes may not be essential, but it sure does come in handy. Let me set the scene: It was early ...

Even if you only use the gentle cycle in a washer, hand-washing is less harmful than the agitation and spinning forces in a washer. Some garments that have a "dry clean" label can be hand-washed.

Everyday activities like hand washing are a brilliant chance for your child to learn, not just about germs and the importance of keeping clean, but also new words for actions like 'splash' and 'rub'.

Which? tests show even the least water-efficient dishwasher still only uses half the amount of water compared to washing by hand Andrew LaughlinPrincipal researcher & writer Our in-depth testing has ...