Draining your washing machine might be a household task that doesn't cross your mind all that often, but it's a necessary one to keep the appliance in good shape. In fact, not draining it regularly is ...

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Be honest, how many washing machine cycles do you actually use? While the control panel is littered with options (looking more like a scene from Interstellar than a household appliance these days), ...