Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this guide, we'll explain why your washing machine filter matters, if and how often you should clean it, and how to do so ...

Experts say that cleaning your washing machine’s filter monthly can help prevent problems like musty smells and improper drainage.

Dr. Elizabeth Yuko is a bioethicist and adjunct professor of ethics at Fordham University. She has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Rolling Stone, CNN & Playboy.

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