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 ...

Between gym clothes, work clothes, pajamas and bath towels… sometimes it feels as if “laundry day” is every day! This chore can be quite a bit of work all on its own, but if your washing machine is ...

Your washing machine strips your clothing and other belongings of sweat, dirty and harmful bacteria, and all these nasties stay inside the machine. Washing machines are a breeding ground for ...

"The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever" (Getty Images). “The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever,” says Sarah McAllister, the founder ...

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 ...

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

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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 ...

A life hack is supposed to help make the washing machine shine like new again. Photo: Getty Images / Andrey Znamenskyi Over time and with regular use, residues can accumulate in the washing machine.