We’ve all been there. You go to do a load of laundry, lift the lid (or open the door), and there’s a smell. It’s a bit musty and a bit moldy and a whole lot of frustrating. How can a machine that is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: Lately, every time I open my washing machine door, I detect a foul-smelling odor—not the fresh scent of clean clothes. Help!

Every time she would wash my clothes and come back from another load...there was this mildew like odor. Turns out, it's mold and it's a very common problem for front load washers. Many reached out to ...

It can be confusing when your washing machine suddenly smells so bad that it makes your clothes smell too. What do these smells mean, and what causes them to worsen? We asked appliance and cleaning ...

Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do it ...

After years of washing grimy clothes, has your washing machine developed a bad odor? That stale, rotten smell is often caused by a buildup of soap residue and other gunk right under the rim. To get ...

Q. I have had a washer for five years now, and am getting a horrible smell from it - so bad I have to keep the lid down. It smells like rotten socks. What is wrong and what can I do about it? The ...

It's pretty hard to live without a washing machine, given how useful they are on a daily basis. But what many people don't realise is they have to clean their washing machines from time to time to ...

The washing machine is without a doubt one of the most-used appliances in the home. We regularly rely on them to keep our clothes clean, but because we use them so often it's important to remember ...