If you're not going by a schedule, there are signs you can wait to look for that indicate your washing machine is due for a cleaning of its own. Here's what to look for: A musty or mildew smell.

Not cleaning the machine can make your clothes smelly, decrease the longevity of the appliance, and also drive up electricity ...

Pour vinegar in, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda and run another—say goodbye to funky smells and gunky residue. Give the drum baffles and rubber seals some love with a toothbrush and soapy ...

If your washing machine is smelling worse than your post-workout shirt, it’s time to give it a good cleaning. Yes, even washing machines get dirty, so it's helpful to know when and how to give them a ...

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.

Cleaning your washing machine may not be something that's been on your radar. After all, it seems ironic that you'd have to clean something that cleans your clothes. But, if you don't remember to ...