Cleaning your dryer's lint trap is a must for day-to-day usage, but did you know your washing machine probably has one too?

Here’s where to find it.

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Never thought about cleaning this? It’s okay, we didn’t either. If I’m being honest, I never thought about cleaning my washing machine’s filter until writing this article (don’t judge me). It’s one of ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Damian Lugowski / Getty Images Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing ...

Washing clothes can be a boring and time-consuming chore. But cleaning the washing machine doesn't have to take very long, depending on how you do it. The next time you decide to tackle the job, don't ...

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 ...