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

While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still requires a deep clean now and then—since it can be a breeding ground for ...

The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too.

You might have heard that the easy way to clean your washer is by throwing a dishwasher tablet in the drum. This is why ...

When was the last time you cleaned your washing machine filter? Rest assured that you're not alone if your answer is somewhere between "never" and "Does my washer even have a filter?" While you may ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines and dryers do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance ...

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance and ensure ...

Clean washing machines every two months for can help improve performance and keep them working longer. Front and top-load washers have a few varying parts that are cleaned differently. Keep the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You would be forgiven for thinking of your washing machines as self cleaning - but it's not. (Getty Images) (Yana Tikhonova via ...