For many households, the washing machine is one appliance that's impossible to live without. Used multiple times a week, it's essential for keeping your clothes, towels and sheets clean and fresh.

Is your washing machine smelly or not quite cleaning properly? Try these cleaning tips to refresh it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Eva Katalin/Getty Images We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But ...

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 ...

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 ...

Cleaning washing machines can be a real chore, especially as many of us rely on them to keep our laundry smelling fresh. If you notice your machine starting to pong, it may be time for a deep clean.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Damian Lugowski / Getty Images Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing ...

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