Over time, washing machines can accumulate detergent residue, mould, and mildew, which can lead to unpleasant odours. Taking ...

Add a cleaning product, such as distilled white vinegar, bleach, hydrogen peroxide, or a dedicated washing machine cleanser. Run another long, hot wash cycle without any cleaning products. Running ...

You clean your floors, your counters, even your baseboards — but when was the last time you cleaned your washing machine? If your answer is "never" or "I didn't know I had to," you're not alone. One ...

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It happens to the best of us: You start a load of laundry with every intention of switching it out to the dryer after its cycle, but distractions happen. And this is when mildew occurs. Fortunately, ...

If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid mildew. But people also had strong ...