Austa Somvichian-Clausen is a travel and lifestyle journalist living in New York City.

Washing make-up brushes can feel like a chore to most people - but failing to do so could have dire consequences to your ...

Laundry baskets are essential for organizing and transporting dirty clothes. They are available in various sizes, materials, ...

“Most fabric and canvas bags are machine washable. Turn them inside out, shake out crumbs, and wash them on a warm or hot cycle with a small amount of detergent – pre-soaking in a baking soda solution ...

Cue the travel wash bag, a long-time travel staple. However, they come in many different shapes and sizes. There are luxury-looking wash bags fashioned from leather, canvas bags designed for ...

What about compostable bags? "It is not a never," said Ms Jones. "But a lot of local authorities will reject compostable packaging." The biggest issue, she said, was that while many crisp packets ...