Has your washing machine developed a funky odor this summer? Does that musty, mildewy smell seem to get worse on warm days?

Unlike the simple seal around the lid of a top-load washer, the gasket on a front-load washer is extra thick with folds to ensure a tight seal. The folds trap moisture, soil, and laundry product ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There’s nothing worse than pulling clothes out of the washing machine and getting a whiff of that distinctive musty smell. Here, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does this "awesome" Amazon washing machine cleaning gel actually work? I put it to the test (Photo by Sarah DiMuro). Front-loading ...

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 mildew. But people also had strong ...

It's tempting to assume that appliances designed to clean our clothes, such as washing machines, are inherently spotless themselves. The reality, however, is that washing machines can harbour germs, ...