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 ...

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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We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing machine is an essential task to help ensure that bacteria, detergent, and ...

If you've noticed that your clothes don't smell as clean as usual or that your washing machine has a particularly funky odor, it may be time to give it a good scrub. If you have a top loading washing ...

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 ...

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 ...