For months, my husband and I couldn’t figure out where the mysterious stains on our clothes were coming from. That was, until I discovered our old washing machine was to blame. By the time we replaced ...

From sanitizing the drum to tackling those neglected detergent trays, giving your washing machine a proper refresh can be done with simple household staples.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." If you've ever faced the tragedy of pulling your favorite jeans out of the washer to find them ...

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 ...

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 ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines and dryers do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance ...

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 ...

You may think a machine that cleans clothes would be self-cleaning, but that’s not the case for your washing machine. Cleaning your washing machine prevents the buildup of soap scum, mineral deposits, ...