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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this guide, we’ll explain why your washing machine filter matters, if and how often you should clean it, and how to do so ...

Over time, detergent residue, mineral buildup and fabric softener can build up inside the machine, causing bad odours, mould, and reduced efficiency. Regular maintenance not only ensures that your ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

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 ...

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

If I'm being honest, I never thought about cleaning my washing machine's filter until writing this article (don't judge me). It's one of those out-of-sight-out-of-mind places that's never been on my ...