Noticed that your clothes are coming out of the washer with a less-than-fresh-smell or has there been an odor wafting from your washing machine? The culprit is likely a washing machine in need of ...

If you're noticing musty odors coming from your front-load washer, it's time to give it a deep clean. Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing machine is an essential task to help ensure that bacteria, detergent, and ...

Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do it ...

The first step is to understand why your washing machine smells. There are several reasons for this. Sometimes, moisture gets trapped inside, leading to mould and mildew. Other times, detergent, ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s my bit on the recent chain on garage sales. I figured there are two reasons to have a garage sale: to get rid of stuff and to have fun. So, when someone offers me $2.50 for an ...

The gasket on front load washers traps moisture and residues that allow mold to grow. Learn how to safely remove mildew from all types of washing machine door seals.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Andrea Barnes Andrea Barnes is a writer covering large cleaning appliances.