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The rubber seal is an often overlooked part of your washing machine that can have smelly consequences if it’s not taken care of regularly. A large rubber gasket around the door helps it stay closed ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Clean washing machines every two months for can help improve performance and keep them working longer. Front and top-load washers have a few varying parts that are cleaned differently. Keep the ...

Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get overlooked is cleaning the washing machine itself. If you have a front-load washing machine, you'll want ...