How to clean a washing machine—and what happens if you don't

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

How To Utilize Underused Washing Machine Settings For Cleaner Laundry

Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced ...
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How to clean your washing machine’s lint trap—and why it's so important

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry.
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How To Clean A Washing Machine Filter For Better Performance

Here's where to find it.
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This Is the Only Washing Machine Cycle You Need to Use, According to a Laundry Expert

It’s nice to have options, but when it comes to washing machine settings, decision fatigue is real. On my Maytag, there are nine wash cycles, including something called Whitest Whites. And that’s on ...
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How Often Should You Be Cleaning Your Washing Machine Filter?

Never thought about cleaning this? It's okay, we didn't either.