Always clean the lint trap afterward to prevent clogs. For heavily furred items, place them in a laundry bag designed to trap ...

Removing pet hair is a complicated chore—for you and your washing machine. “Pet hair is definitely ... which winds up in the lint trap. Throw in a dryer sheet, because any static buildup ...

Add to that the hair, lint, and other debris that collect ... and your laundry looking and smelling its best. So, the next time your washing machine stinks, don’t freak out.