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Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Noticed that your clothes are coming out of the washer with a less-than-fresh-smell or has there been an odor wafting from your washing machine? The culprit is likely a washing machine in need of ...

There are multiple alternatives to keeping our washing machines clean and smelling great that are better for our wallets — and the environment. Grandmother reveals her bizarre hack to get rid of ...

Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. Select GE front-loading washing machines will soon guard against bad smells in their washing drums. GE Appliances ...

The first step is to understand why your washing machine smells. There are several reasons for this. Sometimes, moisture gets trapped inside, leading to mould and mildew. Other times, detergent, ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not sure how to properly clean your washing machine? We'll walk you through the steps. For plenty of people, laundry is one of ...

From the dishwasher to the shower to the washing machine, there is something particularly upsetting about a bad smell coming from an appliance or fixture in your home that is meant to clean. Of course ...

If your washing machine smells bad, there you are likely dealing with mold and deposits dirt, hair and soap. Here's how to remove these deposits and sanitize your machine, according to BobVila.com: 1.

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