We all want that freshly washed linen smell after every laundry load and scent beads seem to be a great way to achieve it. However, these small laundry pearls could be causing lasting damage to your ...

Q: When we use our washing machine, a GE top-loader that we bought in 2015, there is a terrible sewage smell. It’s not inside the machine, but in the basement air. We have tried several ways to fix ...

Scented laundry beads are a sure way to inject a fresh and clean scent into a load of laundry. Whether you're washing towels or a load of stinky sports jerseys, scented beads impart that unmistakable ...

It can be confusing when your washing machine suddenly smells so bad that it makes your clothes smell too. What do these smells mean, and what causes them to worsen? We asked appliance and cleaning ...

Dear Heloise: Just wanted to mention that I always leave the top open after washing clothes for at least a day to make sure the machine dries out. This way, I avoid any bad washing machine odors. It's ...

Dear Heloise: Here’s my bit on the recent chain on garage sales. I figured there are two reasons to have a garage sale: to get rid of stuff and to have fun. So, when someone offers me $2.50 for an ...

The whole point of a washing machine is that it leaves your clothes smelling nice and fresh. But often, your trusty appliance begins letting off a foul stench itself. "If you still have a smelly ...