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Say goodbye to microbes, mold, and mildew. We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job ...

ALEXANDRIA: THE WEEKEND IS NEAR, IT COULD BE THE PERFECT TIME TO DO SOME CLEANING AROUND THE HOUSE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE SOME FUNKY ODORS LINGERING. DAVID: IS IT THE TRASH CAN? OR THE FRIDGE?

Baking soda helps eliminate bad odors and can be used to effectively clean washing machines, so it doesn't smell musty. Use some baking soda, hot water, and run your washer on a regular cycle every ...

ABC7 viewers have weighed in with their own tips after our story about moldy, stinky washing machines. Front-load washing machines are known to have these problems because water gets tramped inside, ...

If your laundry room stinks, it’s probably your washer. Water and soap and dirt can linger in the hoses, trays and other pockets of your washing machine. Here’s how to stop the stench and clean it out ...

Smelly front-loaders. If your washing machine has a smell, people on online chats have opinions on how to fix it. First, many say you have to keep the door of the washer open to avoid ...