Did you know your washing machines need to be cleaned regularly? As your laundry spins inside your washing machine, your clothes get cleaner, but a residue starts to build up on the inside of the ...

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