Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. When Consumer Reports tested the Speed Queen TR7 agitator top-loader in 2018, it performed so poorly at cleaning that our ...

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 using a washing machine cleaner ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...