Nobody wants to open up the washing machine to catch up on laundry only to be assaulted by the odor of mildew, old socks and ...

Agitation and rotation are essential components of the cleaning cycle. The friction helps scrub the clothing clean. Too many ...

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A smelly washing machine can be frustrating, but with some simple steps, you can get your washing machine smelling fresh again. The first step is to understand why your washing machine smells. There ...

If you've ever pulled a load of laundry out of the washer and noticed a certain funk to the supposedly clean clothes, we get it. It happens to the best of us. Sometimes, clothes smell, even after ...

If your laundry room stinks, it’s probably your washer. Water and soap and dirt can linger in the hoses, trays and other pockets of your washing machine. Here’s how to stop the stench and clean it out ...

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 ...