Dirty or moldy washing machine? There are a few easy ways to get your clothes and washing machine smelling fresh and clean again. And there's even a way to keep mold from coming back. Here's how.

The simplest way to prevent smells is to keep the door or lid open between loads. Allowing air to circulate helps moisture ...

Are you worried you may have discovered mold in your machine? If you’re smelling mildew on your freshly washed clothes, seeing black spots on your seal or drum, or noticing a sludgy build-up in your ...

In the future, run a monthly maintenance wash with hot water and vinegar (or a washing machine cleaning tablet) to prevent ...

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still requires a deep clean now and then—since it can be a breeding ground for ...

Have you ever opened your washing machine only to be met with a foul, funky stench? Did you shrug and ignore it? Me too. But it got worse, didn’t it? Until eventually, your newly washed clothes ...

Need to get rid of offensive odors from your clothing? Here's exactly how to remove smells like mildew, sweat and ...

As much as we love our pets, sometimes our furry friends provide us with more than love and affection: They also leave hair all over our homes and clothing. And while there are ways to deal with the ...

Some owners of front-load washing machines have complained of mold, so 7 On Your Side's Michael Finney partnered with Consumer Reports with how to deal with the odor. Several class action lawsuits ...

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