Submerge the filter in a bowl filled with hot water and a spoonful of dish soap or laundry detergent. Let it soak for 10 ...

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry.

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Never thought about cleaning this? It's okay, we didn't either.

Washing machines like every other home appliance, need care and maintenance to operate regularly and properly. The simple maintenance we often overlook is the task of lint removal. If left unchecked, ...

An Australian mum has shared a warning about the importance of cleaning your washing machine filter after a blocked filter nearly destroyed her front loader for good. The mother shared photos on ...

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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