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For many households, the washing machine is one appliance that's impossible to live without. Used multiple times a week, it's essential for keeping your clothes, towels and sheets clean and fresh.

Washing machines can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mould in summer, but keeping the insides clean is actually ...

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Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer's lint ...

If your washing machine is smelling worse than your post-workout shirt, it’s time to give it a good cleaning. Yes, even washing machines get dirty, so it's helpful to know when and how to give them a ...

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

Most people assume cleaning the inside of a washing machine is complicated but it actually quite simple and only takes a few ...

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 ...

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Cleaning your washing machine may not be something that's been on your radar. After all, it seems ironic that you'd have to clean something that cleans your clothes. But, if you don't remember to ...