It might seem odd to clean an appliance that's filled with water and detergent on a regular basis. But if you've got a front-load washing machine, that task indeed belongs on your monthly to-do list.

ARLINGTON, Va. (ABC7) — How annoying is it when you wash your clothes, but they end up smelling moldy anyway? Millions of consumers took charge and sued front-loading washing-machine manufacturers ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Not sure how to properly clean your washing machine? We'll walk you through the steps. For plenty of people, laundry is one of ...

Dear Heloise: If you have a front-loading washer, you may have experienced the problem of a foul smell within the gasket inside the door. The smell is caused by water that sits under the gasket. We ...