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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.

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 ...

If you're like most people, you probably assume that your washing machine is the cleanest appliance in the house. After all, it spends all of its active time agitating away with hot water and soap!

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 ...

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 a magnet for mold and mildew. Make cleaning your washing machine a routine to prevent the transfer of odors to your wardrobe. With a little work, your system will continue to ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

If you're like most people, you probably assume that your washing machine is the cleanest appliance in the house. After all, it spends all of its active time agitating away with hot water and soap!