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Even if you have your laundry routine down to a science, you might not even know that your washing machine has a lint trap—much less that it requires regular cleaning. But, much like your dryer’s lint ...

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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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Here's where to find it. So where does all the dog hair, lint, fuzz, and debris go when you wash your clothes? Bits of grass, coins, and anything else that comes out in the wash doesn’t go down the ...

Baffled? Here's a hint: This often-overlooked feature is essential for keeping your clothes clean. Ever heard of washing machine baffles? Me neither, but apparently you have to clean them or they’ll ...