Experts say that cleaning your washing machine’s filter monthly can help prevent problems like musty smells and improper drainage.

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

Washing machines work incredibly hard, and it's easy to overlook that they also require cleaning. Over time, detergent residue, fabric conditioner, limescale, and moisture can accumulate inside the ...

For something that does so much cleaning—washing is actually in the name—your washing machine isn't very clean itself, says Jennifer Ahoni, principal scientist for Tide and senior scientific ...