Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever" (Getty Images). (Cris Cantón via Getty Images) “The ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Getty Images For months, my husband and I couldn’t figure out where the mysterious stains on our clothes were coming from. That ...

For months, my husband and I couldn’t figure out where the mysterious stains on our clothes were coming from. That was, until I discovered our old washing machine was to blame. By the time we replaced ...

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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 ...

Chances are, you have all the ingredients and equipment you need to give your washing machine the deep clean that will remove odors and improve its function. In some cases, the ways to tackle ...

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Cleaning the washing machine once a month not only keeps the appliance working well it also makes your clothes and linens cleaner. It's one of the easiest parts of the home to clean and for the most ...