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Now’s the time to freshen up your laundry room: the musty odour many front-load washing machines suffer from is finally a thing of the past. GE Appliances Canada’s new model combines three innovations that prevent unwanted scents from taking hold: a redesigned gasket for better drainage, the special UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock that wicks away excess moisture, and antimicrobial technology (the blue bands) that wards off bacteria. This triple threat even allows the washer’s door to stay closed between washes without worry.

UltraFresh Front Load washer in Satin Nickel by GE, from $1,398; pedestal, from $299. At Canadian Appliance Source.