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.

A dirty washing machine leads to decreased efficiency—our experts are here to help. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself ...

A Well-Maintained Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine’s lint trap will help to maintain the performance, efficiency ...

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 ...

Is cleaning the washing machine at the top of my to-do list? Hardly. Is it even on my to-do list? That would be no. Just getting the laundry done is quite enough of a task, thank you very much. Who ...

Have you ever noticed gunk that builds up around your washing machine’s door? Or, perhaps you’ve discovered grains of sand accumulated inside the machine’s drum. Dirt and grime inside your washing ...

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These common mistakes may be affecting your clothes and machine. Getty Images / eyecrave productions Struggling with your top-loading washer? You could be loading it incorrectly. "Overfilling a ...

Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular cleaning, too. Detergent residue, lint, and even mold can build up inside, creating odor and ...

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