A Well-Maintained Washing Machine: Cleaning the washing machine’s lint trap will help to maintain the performance, efficiency, and longevity of your washing machine. “A clogged lint trap can strain ...

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 ...

Knowing how to clean a washing machine may sound unnecessary, but even if you use the best laundry detergent or all-natural products, experts say even the best washers and dryers need a deep cleaning ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines and dryers do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance ...

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 ...

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"Just like any appliance, you need to properly maintain it. And cleaning is a part of proper maintenance for any appliance you'd like to keep working better for longer," says Jennings. "The more ...

I’ve always been an organized and clean person, especially when it comes to my house, but while doing research for an upcoming article, I stumbled upon a list of tasks homeowners should be doing ...

Wait ... does my washing machine even have a filter? When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest ...