Is there a funky smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

Is there a funky smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Are you one of the many who have a funky smell coming from your washing machine? Mold and mildew have been an issue with front-load washing machines for years. “It smells like a damp basement,” said ...

GE has introduced a new line of front-load washers that it says have been specifically designed to guard against mold and odor-causing bacteria, thus allowing you to skip the steps of wiping down the ...

Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Every time she would wash my clothes and come back from another load...there was this mildew like odor. Turns out, it's mold and it's a very common problem for front load washers. Many reached out to ...

I’m shopping for a washer and dryer, and decided I should get a front loader, because they are more energy and water efficient, and more gentle on clothing. However, when I did some research online, I ...

Standing water can be a breeding ground for bacteria and mold.

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA/WFLA) – Front-loading washing machines have reportedly caused several people’s clothes and homes to stink. Water can get trapped in the rubber gasket on the door of a front ...

Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get overlooked is cleaning the washing machine itself. If you have a front-load washing machine, you'll want ...