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There is nothing worse than opening your washing machine, ready to tackle the laundry, only to be punched in the face by the smell of mildew and wet dog. That gross odor is a massive red flag: your ...

Nobody wants to open up the washing machine to catch up on laundry only to be assaulted by the odor of mildew, old socks and rotting wood. That terrible smell means trouble: Your washing machine is ...