Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...

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 ...

Doing your laundry every week may seem like a nagging chore, but there's something to be said for that rewarding wonderful scent of a warm, dry, fresh load as soon as you pop it out of the dryer.

Agitation and rotation are essential components of the cleaning cycle. The friction helps scrub the clothing clean. Too many ...

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 ...

Q: When we use our washing machine, a GE top-loader that we bought in 2015, there is a terrible sewage smell. It’s not inside the machine, but in the basement air. We have tried several ways to fix ...

A smelly washing machine can be frustrating, but with some simple steps, you can get your washing machine smelling fresh again. The first step is to understand why your washing machine smells. There ...

Make sure you keep your cleaning schedule fluid too. “If you notice that your laundry doesn’t seem to be as clean as usual and/or emits an odor, that may be a sign you’re due for a cleaning,” says ...

It’s often obvious when appliances with heating elements need cleaning because they smoke or smell when you turn them on. Scour your oven, stove or toaster if you notice buildup — and, if ventilation ...