Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

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 ...

Pour vinegar in, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda and run another—say goodbye to funky smells and gunky residue. Give the drum baffles and rubber seals some love with a toothbrush and soapy ...

If your washing machine has a detergent dispenser drawer, she recommends using a damp cloth or machine cleaning wipes to wipe down the drawer surfaces. If the drawer is removable, you can also soak it ...

Your washing machine is the workhorse of your home, tirelessly working to keep your family’s clothes fresh and clean. But what about cleaning the cleaner? Soap scum, mineral deposits from hard water, ...

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 ...

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