Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular ...

Pour vinegar in, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda and run another—say goodbye to funky smells and gunky residue. Give the drum baffles and rubber seals some love with a toothbrush and soapy ...

If your washing machine has a detergent dispenser drawer, she recommends using a damp cloth or machine cleaning wipes to wipe down the drawer surfaces. If the drawer is removable, you can also soak it ...

Avoid common washing machine mistakes that shorten its lifespan, from overloading to using too much detergent, with ...