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Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular cleaning, too. Detergent residue, lint, and even mold can build up inside, creating odor and ...

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 ...

Everyone loves a fresh laundry scent, but no one likes a smelly washing machine. Although these appliances are meant to remove dirt and stains, they can be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, fungi ...

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 ...

Your washing machine is without a doubt one of the most-used appliances in your household - so it's important to show it some love. Whether you have kids or not, it can feel like you're constantly ...

"The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever" (Getty Images). “The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever,” says Sarah McAllister, the founder ...

I’ve always been an organized and clean person, especially when it comes to my house, but while doing research for an upcoming article, I stumbled upon a list of tasks homeowners should be doing ...

You may think a machine that cleans clothes would be self-cleaning, but that’s not the case for your washing machine. Cleaning your washing machine prevents the buildup of soap scum, mineral deposits, ...

The lid clicks, you tug, and a warm puff of “what is that?” breathes out. Inside, your faithful washer looks innocent enough—stainless drum, glass door, a forgotten coin winking from the seal. Then ...