Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. Cleaning an appliance that’s designed for cleaning might sound a little counterintuitive. But for a washing machine to do its ...

We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing machine is an essential task to help ensure that bacteria, detergent, and ...

Washing machine maintenance is an essential part of keeping your appliance running as it should. Washers that aren’t cleaned ...

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance ...

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If your washing machine is smelling worse than your post-workout shirt, it’s time to give it a good cleaning. Yes, even washing machines get dirty, so it's helpful to know when and how to give them a ...