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're noticing musty odors coming from your front-load washer, it's time to give it a deep clean. Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

Agitation and rotation are essential components of the cleaning cycle. The friction helps scrub the clothing clean. Too many ...

All washing machines have a flexible seal around the door to help prevent leaks. The seal traps water, soil, and product residue after each wash, which can lead to mold and mildew growth. Cleaning the ...

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If you've ever pulled a load of laundry out of the washer and noticed a certain funk to the supposedly clean clothes, we get it. It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, clothes smell, even after ...