When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

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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 ...

Draining your washing machine clears residue, prevents odors, and helps fix clogs or pump issues. Always unplug the appliance first, then release water through the hose or filter and clean debris ...

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 ...

Out of all the regular cleaning jobs we force ourselves to do, cleaning a washing machine oozing with odour is probably most people’s least favourite – particularly when it comes to the filter. Many ...

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