The gasket on front load washers traps moisture and residues that allow mold to grow. Learn how to safely remove mildew from all types of washing machine door seals.

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 ...

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 ...

If you're noticing musty odors coming from your front-load washer, it's time to give it a deep clean. Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...