You might assume that everyday laundry detergent is enough to keep a washing machine clean, but chances are, it isn’t. And maybe you’ve experienced the wrath of a dirty washing machine already. “You ...

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Learn how to make a homemade washing machine cleaner using natural ingredients like white vinegar and essential oils.

I put two washing machine cleaners to the test to tackle a stubborn odour and was left pleasantly surprised by the results.