A life hack is supposed to help make the washing machine shine like new again. Photo: Getty Images / Andrey Znamenskyi Over time and with regular use, residues can accumulate in the washing machine.

Our washing machines are always on-the-go, but when was the last time you gave yours a good clean? From detergent buildup to musty smells and even mould, there are numerous ways a grimy machine can ...

"The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever" (Getty Images). “The average person does not clean their washing machine enough, or ever,” says Sarah McAllister, the founder ...

We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing machine is an essential task to help ensure that bacteria, detergent, and ...

Washing machine maintenance is an essential part of keeping your appliance running as it should. Washers that aren’t cleaned ...

Wash, dry, fold, repeat. That’s all there is to laundry, right? Not so fast. Did you know that, just like the items you put in it, your washing machine needs a little TLC, too? As the unsung hero of ...

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 ...

Say goodbye to microbes, mold, and mildew. We know, it feels a little bit like overkill to clean an appliance whose whole job is to clean. But cleaning your washing machine is an essential task to ...

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 ...

I've always got a box of this ready to use in my cleaning cupboard. (Dr Beckmann / Yahoo Life UK) I’m a stickler for a good cleaning product, especially one that promises to eliminate up to 99.99% of ...

If you’ve ever spotted mould creeping around the rubber seal of your washing machine, you’ll know just how quickly it can become a problem. That black, grimy residue collects moisture, dirt, and ...