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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, and longevity of your washing machine. “A clogged lint trap can strain ...

3 Ways to Clean a Comforter That Won’t Fit in Your Washing Machine (Plus, One You'll Regret Trying)

Then fill a large, clean tub or basin with lukewarm water and your laundry detergent. “Place the comforter in the water and ...

Things to Never Put in Your Washing Machine

Chieh HoGrowing up, my idea of what I shouldn’t put in a washing machine was often informed by an intervention that came at the very last second. That is, urgent cries from my parents ...

Don't stuff it in the machine—do this instead.

Then fill a large, clean tub or basin with lukewarm water and your laundry detergent. “Place the comforter in the water and ...

9 at 9: How to keep the mildew smell from your washing machine

Smelly front-loaders. If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid ...

5 laundry mistakes you’re probably making — and the easy fixes for every one

No matter how many loads you’ve done, laundry is one of the chores where little mistakes can creep in — and those mistakes ...