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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 ...

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 ...

Washing Machine Cleaning: Often, after washing clothes, we close the washing machine lid, assuming the machine stays clean. But the truth is that detergent scum, hard water deposits, fungus, and bad ...

Chances are, you have all the ingredients and equipment you need to give your washing machine the deep clean that will remove odors and improve its function. In some cases, the ways to tackle ...

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 ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

Knowing how to clean a washing machine is one of those cleaning hacks you may not consider until a sour smell is coming from the laundry room. A washing machine can be a breeding ground of germs, even ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eva Katalin/Getty Images We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But ...