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How to Clean Your Washing Machine's Lint Trap (and Why It's So Important)

A Well-Maintained Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine’s lint trap will help to maintain the performance, efficiency ...
Lifehacker

How to Locate and Clean Your Washing Machine's Filter

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 ...

You're Not Cleaning This Part of Your Washing Machine (And It Could Make Your Clothes Smell)

The seal around a washing machine door or lid can trap moisture and soil allowing mildew to form. Learn how to clean a ...
The St. Augustine Record

Home Help: Removing odors from your washing machine

If your washing machine smells bad, there you are likely dealing with mold and deposits dirt, hair and soap. Here's how to remove these deposits and sanitize your machine, according to BobVila.com: 1.
The Washington Post

Washing Machines Get Sophisticated in Getting the Dirt Out

The basic principle for cleaning clothes has been pretty much the same since time immemorial: Wet the garment, agitate it to loosen the dirt from the cloth fibers and then use more water to rinse the ...