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It can even help it work better.

It can be easy to overlook cleaning the things we use to clean other things, but major appliances like washing machines and dryers do need to be cleaned and properly maintained to optimize performance ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Washing machines are among the most important appliances in our home, especially because they're responsible for removing dust, dirt, and ...

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 ...