Submerge the filter in a bowl filled with hot water and a spoonful of dish soap or laundry detergent. Let it soak for 10 ...

A little maintenance goes a long way toward fresher laundry.

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.

Never thought about cleaning this? It's okay, we didn't either.

Experts share step-by-step instructions for how to clean a washing machine (both inside and out)—plus how often you should do ...

Washing machines like every other home appliance, need care and maintenance to operate regularly and properly. The simple maintenance we often overlook is the task of lint removal. If left unchecked, ...

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 ...

The best washing machines will leave clothes clean and crease-free. But, no wash cycle is safe when it comes to fluff. Fluff is a common problem we all face at one time or another. When you expect ...

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