The average American family does eight to 10 loads of laundry a week. But how do you know if you’re getting the most out of ...

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry.

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still requires a deep clean now and then—since it can be a breeding ground for ...

Knowing how to clean a washing machine may sound unnecessary, but even if you use the best laundry detergent or all-natural products, experts say even the best washers and dryers need a deep cleaning ...

Clean washing machines every two months for can help improve performance and keep them working longer. Front and top-load washers have a few varying parts that are cleaned differently. Keep the ...

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Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced approach to washing your clothes.

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 ...

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