Question:
Ways to clean out washing machine?
Andy24
2010-01-30 01:44:18 UTC
Lately, my clothes seem dirtier coming out of the washing machine, than what they were going in.

They are coming out all furry and fluffy, and upon putting them on the clothes line, the eventually become hard and stuff.

I am starting to think there is built up soap within the machine, and have hand washed absolutely anything that can safely be taken off, or manually scrubbed.

Is there a solution (either commercial or natural) that I can run through the washing machine that may help the cause?
I heard vinegar might help...will this work?

Thanks.
Five answers:
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2010-01-30 03:51:28 UTC
My new washer came with instructions for cleaning. Use 1 cup dishwasher powder in a hot water wash cycle.This seems to work for me but I have a front loader. Call the manufacturer or a appliance store and they can help.
2010-01-30 03:26:52 UTC
Just run a hot wash through with nothing but 1 cup of white vinegar in the machine. If that doesn't work, there are commercial products you can buy to remove scum from the machine. Ideally, you should do a hot wash with vinegar once a month to prevent build up.



Sometimes your clothes can become stiff on the clothes line because you haven't used fabric softener, or they've been left out too long. You can also add a splash of white vinegar to the rinse cycle of your machine as a cheap fabric softener.
engel
2016-12-04 11:59:44 UTC
typically the cleansing soap tray has a plastic tab, many times contained in the middle, both on correct or each now and then on the bottom. once you press this tab, the tray might want to be pulled thoroughly out and absolutely wiped clean in a sink with an old teeth brush. All cleansing soap trays are designed to be easily bumped off for cleansing. about the rubber rim you need to be careful what to apply because it would want to be damaged with solvents or acidic detergents. I propose that you sparkling it with a comfortable dish washing liquid and rinse it actual. contained in the destiny leave the gadget door ajar so as that it may dry between washes. in case you could leave it open, it truly is even more advantageous more advantageous constructive.
MMike
2010-01-30 06:35:52 UTC
This works great:

Google Tide Washing Machine Cleaner
jamus2u
2010-01-30 02:13:05 UTC
Make your water as hot as possible, then add 1 full cup of vinegar (apple or cider) wash on longest cycle. Then do the same with baking soda. Should remove all soap scum and rust.


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