We’ve all been there. You go to do a load of laundry, lift the lid (or open the door), and there’s a smell. It’s a bit musty and a bit moldy and a whole lot of frustrating. How can a machine that is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q: Lately, every time I open my washing machine door, I detect a foul-smelling odor—not the fresh scent of clean clothes. Help!

Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...

"This is what I’m doing when I run out of washing machine cleaner!" Grandmother shares unusual 2-ingredient combo to address annoying washing machine smells: 'Get rid of that yucky mildew' first ...

It can be confusing when your washing machine suddenly smells so bad that it makes your clothes smell too. What do these smells mean, and what causes them to worsen? We asked appliance and cleaning ...

Alina Bradford has been writing how-tos, tech articles and more for almost two decades. She currently writes for CNET's Smart Home Section, MTVNews' tech section and for Live Science's reference ...

After years of washing grimy clothes, has your washing machine developed a bad odor? That stale, rotten smell is often caused by a buildup of soap residue and other gunk right under the rim. To get ...

Q. I have had a washer for five years now, and am getting a horrible smell from it - so bad I have to keep the lid down. It smells like rotten socks. What is wrong and what can I do about it? The ...

It's pretty hard to live without a washing machine, given how useful they are on a daily basis. But what many people don't realise is they have to clean their washing machines from time to time to ...