Your washing machine is the last place you might expect to find bad smells and mold. After all, its whole job is to use fresh-smelling detergents to keep clothes clean and stain-free. But if you've ...

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 ...

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 ...

Baking soda helps eliminate bad odors and can be used to effectively clean washing machines, so it doesn't smell musty. Use some baking soda, hot water, and run your washer on a regular cycle every ...

Local 4 brought in an expert to share some advice on how to maintain some of your larger home appliances and save money on repairs down the line. When it comes to your washing machine, you’ll want to ...

Avoid common washing machine mistakes that shorten its lifespan, from overloading to using too much detergent, with ...