Learn how to clean your washing machine without vinegar. Many washing machine brands recommend using chlorine bleach instead.

If you're not going by a schedule, there are signs you can wait to look for that indicate your washing machine is due for a cleaning of its own. Here's what to look for: A musty or mildew smell.

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 ...

Washing clothes can be a boring and time-consuming chore. But cleaning the washing machine doesn't have to take very long, depending on how you do it. The next time you decide to tackle the job, don't ...

Forgetting to clean this overlooked part can lead to funky odors.

If your freshly washed clothes still smell musty, the culprit could be lurking inside your washing machine - but there is a ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

If you assume the inside of your washer is the cleanest place in your home because you put detergent through it with every load of laundry, join the club. Most people think that—and that’s a really ...

Among the most common methods is half a cup of white vinegar and one tablespoon of liquid soap (if it is concentrated soap) ...