A washing machine can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria, mould, and bad smells.

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It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines and dryers do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance ...

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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 need to be cleaned regularly ...

Washing machines can easily be forgotten among household chores, but maintaining the appliance can remove bacteria, detergent buildup, and mould, particularly in the rubber seal ...