While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still requires a deep clean now and then—since it can be a breeding ground for ...

Regular cleaning prevents the buildup of odors, soil, and detergent residue that can affect both performance and freshness. For optimal care, run a cleaning cycle with a washing machine cleaner tablet ...

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Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...

Cleaning your washing machine might seem unnecessary since it's used for cleaning clothes, but neglecting this task can lead to several issues. Over time, detergent residue, mineral buildup and fabric ...

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Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer’s lint ...

I’ve always been an organized and clean person, especially when it comes to my house, but while doing research for an upcoming article, I stumbled upon a list of tasks homeowners should be doing ...

While raising four kids, I had to figure out how to clean a lot of different things that I never needed to clean before. One ...