Just like other appliances, washing machines need proper care and maintenance. Follow these tips to keep your front or top-load washer clean.

A dirty washing machine leads to decreased efficiency—our experts are here to help. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself ...

Say goodbye to microbes, mold, and mildew. We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job ...

Your washing machine is used regularly to keep your clothes and laundry fresh – but do you know how to clean your top loader? A dirty top-loading machine can smell from a build up of soap scum, ...

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 ...

You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

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Clean your top-loading washing machine at least once every 30 washes to maintain its performance. Use a washing machine cleaner tablet or liquid bleach for a cleaning cycle and wipe down key areas ...

Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular cleaning, too. Detergent residue, lint, and even mold can build up inside, creating odor and ...