If so, it might be time to clean it. As soon as front-loading washing machines became a thing, my mom was the first to run ...

1. Clean the Lid/Door and Detergent Tray Always do this before you run the maintenance wash. The only reliable way to remove ...

Return detergent trays and parts to the machine and prop open the door to allow everything to dry thoroughly. The frequency with which to clean a washing machine depends on a few factors ...

Because washing machines handle our dirty laundry ... you need to open it very slowly and funnel the water into a shallow tray until it’s empty. Once the water has stopped, you can give the ...

More recently, I sprinkled baking soda into the drum and put a cup of vinegar directly into the detergent tray. Adding baking soda and vinegar to the washing machine. Credit: Lindsey Ellefson I ...

One mum explained that for her machine, washing powder goes in the left tray, fabric softener in the middle, while the right is for a 'pre-wash' - which confused Facebook users even more.

One mum explained that for her machine, washing powder goes in the left tray, fabric softener in the middle, while the right is for a 'pre-wash' - which confused Facebook users even more.