A life hack is supposed to help make the washing machine shine like new again. Photo: Getty Images / Andrey Znamenskyi Over time and with regular use, residues can accumulate in the washing machine.

There’s a reason why some social media cleaning “hacks” are only surfacing now, decades after domestic scientists and home economists developed many of the products and techniques still used today: ...

As odd as it sounds, washing machines need washing on occasion. They grow mildew and mold, developing an unpleasant smell that can transfer to your clothes. Detergents and fabric softeners leave ...