Regular cleaning prevents the buildup of odors, soil, and detergent residue that can affect both performance and freshness. For optimal care, run a cleaning cycle with a washing machine cleaner tablet ...

The best time of day to clean your washing machine is during non-peak power times. Learn how to determine the best time of ...

Sometimes it is easy to forget that the items in our home that help us clean things also need to be cleaned on occasion. And, regardless of which brand your top-loading washing machine is, it is one ...

The gasket on front load washers traps moisture and residues that allow mold to grow. Learn how to safely remove mildew from all types of washing machine door seals.

Haven Polich, product manager at the Scandinavian appliance company ASKO, walked me through a simple routine for cleaning my front-load washing machine. Start by spraying white vinegar on the gasket ...

Bacteria, mold, allergens, and dust accumulated in household cleaners like your washer and dryer, dishwasher, vacuum, broom, and mop can lead to real health hazards and allergy issues. Viruses, ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...