A Well-Maintained Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine’s lint trap will help to maintain the performance, efficiency, and longevity of your washing machine. “A clogged lint trap can strain ...

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 ...

Your washer works hard, but are you giving it the care it needs? A few steps can make the difference between lingering odors and loads that come out fresh.

If your washer has started to smell as of late, you may need to learn how to clean a washing machine. Because washing machines handle our dirty laundry, it’s all too easy to forget that they too need ...

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 ...

If you’re planning on taking a vacation during the winter, it’s essential to winterize your home, including your washing machine Because your washing machine is connected to a water line, there’s a ...

If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent through it with every load of laundry, join the club. Most people think that — and that’s a really ...

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