The rubber gasket needs some cleaning love, too.

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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 ...

Everyone loves a fresh laundry scent, but no one likes a smelly washing machine. Although these appliances are meant to remove dirt and stains, they can be contaminated with pathogenic bacteria, fungi ...