Baking soda helps eliminate bad odors and can be used to effectively clean washing machines, so it doesn't smell musty. Use some baking soda, hot water, and run your washer on a regular cycle every ...

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 washing machine? The culprit is likely a washing machine in need of ...

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 ...

Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

ABC7 viewers have weighed in with their own tips after our story about moldy, stinky washing machines. Front-load washing machines are known to have these problems because water gets tramped inside, ...

ALEXANDRIA: THE WEEKEND IS NEAR, IT COULD BE THE PERFECT TIME TO DO SOME CLEANING AROUND THE HOUSE, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE SOME FUNKY ODORS LINGERING. DAVID: IS IT THE TRASH CAN? OR THE FRIDGE?

If your laundry smells musty even after washing, mould could be growing inside your washing machine - but there's an easy ...

Smelly clothes are a friend to no one, but on the flip side, they are a sign of a life well-lived. Whether it’s perfume from date night, bonfire smoke or sweat from a night of dancing, scent leaves a ...

Dear Heloise: Just wanted to mention that I always leave the top open after washing clothes for at least a day to make sure the machine dries out. This way, I avoid any bad washing machine odors. It’s ...

Make sure you keep your cleaning schedule fluid too. “If you notice that your laundry doesn’t seem to be as clean as usual and/or emits an odor, that may be a sign you’re due for a cleaning,” says ...