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Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

How to clean a top-loading washer in 7 steps – and wipe out foul odors and musty laundry

Modern and luxury counter, cabinet and shelf with white granite top and black washing machine sunlight from window on cement tile wall laundry room for washing and cleaning product display.

Your washing machine is used regularly to keep your clothes and laundry fresh – but do you know how to clean your top loader?

A dirty top-loading machine can smell from a build up of soap scum, mineral deposits and other grime, leaving your clothes musty and unclean. Regular maintenance cleans will help.

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