Cleaning Your Washing Machine

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To keep your washing machine clean and in top operating condition, it’s a good idea to clean it regularly to get rid of detergent residue and any other nasty bits...

To keep your washing machine clean and in top operating condition, it’s a good idea to clean it regularly to get rid of detergent residue and any other nasty bits and pieces that tend to come off your clothes. There is a cheap and simple way of doing this which won’t ruin your washing machine and is environmentally safe. Here’s some tips on cleaning your washing machine.

How to Clean a Top Loading Washing Machine

For a top loader, run a normal wash cycle (on hot) and put 1/2 cup bicarb and 2 cups white vinegar in once the machine has filled with water.

How to Clean a Front Loading Washing Machine

If you have a front loader, add 2 tablespoons bicarb into the detergent drawer and 1/2 cup white vinegar into the drum then run a normal wash (on hot). Just keep an eye on the machine while it’s washing as you may find it suds up a lot inside due to build-up of soap residue. The more often you clean your machine, the less often this will occur over time.

How Often Does it Need to Be Done?

I clean my machine about once every two or three months, but you can do it really as often as you like. If you are washing greasy clothing or heavily soiled children’s clothing – do it more often.

I have used these methods with my own front loader machine many times and can attest to its effectiveness. I have owned my front loader machine now for seven years and it hasn’t missed a beat.

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Nicole

Publish Date: 06.05.2013 | Time: 8:49 am

Sometimes with the seals the longer the black mildew has been the the harder it is to clean. Try just rubbing half/half solution of white vinegar and water on it and scrub off, or spray some clove oil on it and leave it for 15 mins then scrub off. Always leave the door or lid of the washing machine open when not in use so it is able to dry out properly :-)
Sarah

Publish Date: 06.05.2013 | Time: 7:17 am

What about the seal? Mine is horribly black and gross :(
Nicole

Publish Date: 11.01.2013 | Time: 11:22 am

Yes definitely Jess - I use cold water in mine only too and it cleans fine with cold water too!
Jess

Publish Date: 11.01.2013 | Time: 11:18 am

Thank you for this, I have a front loader and we only have it set up for cold washes, will this still be ok?
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Publish Date: 28.09.2012 | Time: 3:32 pm

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