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Has your washing machine developed a funky odor this summer? Does that musty, mildewy smell seem to get worse on warm days?

Soap scum, fabric softener residue, and trapped moisture create the perfect environment for mildew and odor-causing bacteria to take hold in your washing machine—and those stinky smells can transfer ...