Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...

Dirty or moldy washing machine? There are a few easy ways to get your clothes and washing machine smelling fresh and clean again. And there's even a way to keep mold from coming back. Here's how.

Clean washing machines every two months for can help improve performance and keep them working longer. Front and top-load washers have a few varying parts that are cleaned differently. Keep the ...

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It seems counterintuitive but one of the best ways to make sure your clothes are clean is, in fact, to clean your washing machine. There are plenty of reasons why a washing machine needs to be cleaned ...

Pour vinegar in, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda and run another—say goodbye to funky smells and gunky residue. Give the drum baffles and rubber seals some love with a toothbrush and soapy ...

A smelly washing machine can be frustrating, but with some simple steps, you can get your washing machine smelling fresh again. The first step is to understand why your washing machine smells. There ...

Discover why your freshly washed clothes might smell unpleasant despite using detergent. The culprit is often a clogged washing machine filter, trapping moisture and residue, creating a breeding ...

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...