Unlike the simple seal around the lid of a top-load washer, the gasket on a front-load washer is extra thick with folds to ensure a tight seal. The folds trap moisture, soil, and laundry product ...

Is there a funky 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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does this "awesome" Amazon washing machine cleaning gel actually work? I put it to the test (Photo by Sarah DiMuro). Front-loading ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Mizina/Getty Images Mildew is a sneaky fungus that enjoys a dark, warm, moist fabric host and makes itself known with a ...