especially on towels,” explains Mary Gagliardi (aka “Dr. Laundry”), Clorox’s in-house scientist and cleaning expert. Thankfully, the best washing machine cleaner is closer and more ...

She also recommends Tide Washing Machine Cleaner: “Use it once a month as directed for upkeep, or once a week for three weeks if your machine stinks to high heaven.” For scrubbing, opt for Clorox ...