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 ...

We rely on our washing machines and dryers to clean our clothes, towels, and linens regularly, but they also need to be cleaned from time to time so that they can do their jobs well. Because as ...

Walking up to your washing machine and finding the drum full of standing water is one of the frustrating experiences of doing laundry. That heavy load of clothes is now trapped in the machine, and ...

If your clothes smell musty when they've just been washed, this might be why. According to a cleaning expert, all front-loading washing machines have a "trap door" at the bottom that hides a vital ...

Regular maintenance is key for clean and fresh laundry. Draining your washing machine clears residue, prevents odors, and helps fix clogs or pump issues. Always unplug the appliance first, then ...

If your clothes don't smell fresh after washing, there might be a hidden reason. We all like to wear clean clothes that smell nice. But sometimes, even after washing, clothes can smell old or not look ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

A cleaning expert has revealed how you can keep your clothes smelling as fresh as possible all by emptying out one specific part of the washing machine. The expert, who goes by @cleanthatup on TikTok, ...