It might seem odd to clean an appliance that’s filled with water and detergent on a regular basis. But if you’ve got a front-load washing machine, that task indeed belongs on your monthly to-do list.

Pour vinegar in, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda and run another—say goodbye to funky smells and gunky residue. Give the drum baffles and rubber seals some love with a toothbrush and soapy ...

How do you clean a front-load washer? Front-load washers are energy efficient, quiet and use less water than top-load machines. But like any appliance, they need regular maintenance and cleaning to ...

The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too. From time to time, you may notice a musty odor when opening your washing machine. Whether you have a front- or top-loader, the machine’s rubber gasket ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rawpixel / Getty Images Even if we do laundry almost every day, it’s easy to forget that the washing machine itself needs regular ...

Sand can scratch, clog, and break delicate parts in your washer. We have tips on keeping sand out of your washing machine—and ...

Think your laundry is actually getting clean? Discover the hidden health risks of a dirty drum and the exact cleaning ...