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.

Washing clothes can be a boring and time-consuming chore. But cleaning the washing machine doesn't have to take very long, depending on how you do it. The next time you decide to tackle the job, don't ...

Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer's lint ...