Regular maintenance is key for clean and fresh laundry.

Neglecting your washing machine filter can cause blockages, slow draining, bad smells, and even water pump damage.

Learn how to clean your washing machine without vinegar. Many washing machine brands recommend using chlorine bleach instead.

Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer's lint ...

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Experts say that cleaning your washing machine’s filter monthly can help prevent problems like musty smells and improper drainage.

So where does all the dog hair, lint, fuzz, and debris go when you wash your clothes? Bits of grass, coins, and anything else that comes out in the wash doesn’t go down the drain. Many washing ...