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 with a washing machine cleaner tablet ...

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While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still requires a deep clean now and then—since it can be a breeding ground for ...

Learn how to make a homemade washing machine cleaner using natural ingredients like white vinegar and essential oils.

Is cleaning the washing machine at the top of my to-do list? Hardly. Is it even on my to-do list? That would be no. Just getting the laundry done is quite enough of a task, thank you very much. Who ...

Before calling a repair person or purchasing expensive cleaning products, take a look around the house. Chances are, you have all the ingredients and equipment you need to give your washing machine ...

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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 ...

Wash, dry, fold, repeat. That’s all there is to laundry, right? Not so fast. Did you know that, just like the items you put in it, your washing machine needs a little TLC, too? As the unsung hero of ...