As odd as it sounds, washing machines need washing on occasion. They grow mildew and mold, developing an unpleasant smell that can transfer to your clothes. Detergents and fabric softeners leave ...

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Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do it ...

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry.

If I'm being honest, I never thought about cleaning my washing machine's filter until writing this article (don't judge me). It's one of those out-of-sight-out-of-mind places that's never been on my ...

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.

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 ...

BBC One's Inside the Factory attempted to settle the heated debate in many households.