A Well-Maintained Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine’s lint trap will help to maintain the performance, efficiency, and longevity of your washing machine. “A clogged lint trap can strain ...

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

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You’re probably familiar with the lint trap on your dryer, and, ideally, clean it after every load of laundry. But did you know that your washing machine has a filter, too? If that’s news to you, that ...

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 ...

We all know vinegar is great for both laundry and cleaning, but where exactly is it supposed to go? It turns out that where you put white vinegar is different depending on whether you are doing ...

From time to time, you may notice a musty odor when opening your washing machine. Whether you have a front- or top-loader, the machine’s rubber gasket may be to blame. This piece of rubber helps seal ...