Do you simply throw clothes into your washing machine and hit start? Ditch the default setting in favor of a more nuanced approach to washing your clothes.

It’s easy to ignore cleaning your machine which keeps your clothes clean. But remember, your washing machine has an ideal environment for bacteria and mold. Detergent residue, warm temperatures, dirt ...

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 ...

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