Sometimes it is easy to forget that the items in our home that help us clean things also need to be cleaned on occasion. And, regardless of which brand your top-loading washing machine is, it is one ...

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 ...

For months, my husband and I couldn’t figure out where the mysterious stains on our clothes were coming from. That was, until I discovered our old washing machine was to blame. By the time we replaced ...

Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Damian Lugowski / Getty Images Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing ...

Dirty or moldy washing machine? There are a few easy ways to get your clothes and washing machine smelling fresh and clean ...