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.

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance ...

You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

You might not realize it, but your washing machine actually requires regular cleaning. On average, families in the US wash around 7-8 loads of laundry per week, which over time can account for a large ...

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 ...

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For months, my husband and I couldn’t figure out where the mysterious stains on our clothes were coming from. That was, until I discovered our old washing machine was to blame. By the time we replaced ...

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The seal around a washing machine door or lid can trap moisture and soil allowing mildew to form. Learn how to clean a ...