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 ...

Washing machines like every other home appliance, need care and maintenance to operate regularly and properly. The simple maintenance we often overlook is the task of lint removal. If left unchecked, ...

Your laundry is shedding more than just lint. Washing machine wastewater is one of the top sources of microplastics, with a single unit in a four-person household producing up to 500 grams a year as ...

Microplastic fibers from synthetic clothing have quietly become one of the most pervasive forms of pollution in rivers, ...

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An Australian mum has shared a warning about the importance of cleaning your washing machine filter after a blocked filter nearly destroyed her front loader for good. The mother shared photos on ...