If you've started to notice things indicating your washing machine isn't really cleaning your clothes or a funky smell coming from inside the drum, you could be dealing with an overloaded washer.

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Overloading the washing machine drum prevents proper water and detergent circulation. Using incorrect detergent amounts causes residue or insufficient stain removal. A dirty washing machine and ...