Q: When we use our washing machine, a GE top-loader that we bought in 2015, there is a terrible sewage smell. It’s not inside the machine, but in the basement air. We have tried several ways to fix ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Noticed that your clothes are coming out of the washer with a less-than-fresh-smell or has there been an odor wafting from your ...

Doing your laundry every week may seem like a nagging chore, but there's something to be said for that rewarding wonderful scent of a warm, dry, fresh load as soon as you pop it out of the dryer.

There are few things that smell as good as fresh laundry — in fact, the scent is so beloved that manufacturers even use it in ...

The first step is to understand why your washing machine smells. There are several reasons for this. Sometimes, moisture gets trapped inside, leading to mould and mildew. Other times, detergent, ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s my bit on the recent chain on garage sales. I figured there are two reasons to have a garage sale: to get rid of stuff and to have fun. So, when someone offers me $2.50 for an ...

Rinse salty items before washing and hand wash swimsuits to protect fabrics and your machine from corrosion and bad odors. Always shake out and dry sandy clothes before washing to keep sand from ...

You use your favorite laundry detergent, maybe even some fabric softener or scent boosters, and yet after washing, your clothes and linens come out smelling... odd at best and somehow maybe even ...

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 ...

Does your washing machine smell bad when you open the door? There's a simple solution to get rid of mold and restore a fresh scent. Many people believe that washing machines clean themselves while ...