Pour vinegar in, run a hot cycle, then sprinkle baking soda and run another—say goodbye to funky smells and gunky residue. Give the drum baffles and rubber seals some love with a toothbrush and soapy ...

From hats and hair ties to bath mats and backpacks, your washing machine can clean a lot more than just clothes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While your washer could be self-cleaning thanks to the soap and hot water constantly being cycled through, this appliance still ...