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A dirty washing machine leads to decreased efficiency—our experts are here to help.

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Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...

Have you ever noticed gunk that builds up around your washing machine’s door? Or, perhaps you’ve discovered grains of sand accumulated inside the machine’s drum. Dirt and grime inside your washing ...

FARGO - It doesn't take many of these steamy days in a damp basement to leave my washing machine smelling like a dirty dishrag. The musty smell and build-up tends to wind up on my laundry, especially ...

If you've noticed that your clothes don't smell as clean as usual or that your washing machine has a particularly funky odor, it may be time to give it a good scrub. If you have a top loading washing ...