Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Cris Cantan/Getty Images Doing laundry is a necessary part of a household cleaning routine—but one aspect that might get ...

Is there a bad smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Is there a funky smell coming from your washing machine? If you have a front-loader, it could be mold or mildew. The problem's been around for years, but why? Consumer Reports scientists have some ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Noticed that your clothes are coming out of the washer with a less-than-fresh-smell or has there been an odor wafting from your ...

It might seem odd to clean an appliance that's filled with water and detergent on a regular basis. But if you've got a front-load washing machine, that task indeed belongs on your monthly to-do list.

Brian Bennett is a former senior writer for the home and outdoor section at CNET. Select GE front-loading washing machines will soon guard against bad smells in their washing drums. GE Appliances ...

May need to use more than once for a noticeable different ...