Download Article Show Download Article Even though you constantly run soap through your washing machine, that doesn’t mean it cleans itself. If you wash your clothes in a machine that smells, it’s possible for the odor to transfer to the fabrics. While chemical cleaning solutions could damage your machine, you can easily make your own cleaning solution with natural ingredients like white vinegar and baking soda. This natural cleaning solution can help get rid of mildew, grime, and built up soap scum. Whether you have a top-load or front-loading machine, you can keep your machine clean and smelling great!
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About This ArticleArticle SummaryX To clean your top or front-load washing machine naturally, start by pouring 2 cups of white vinegar into the drum. Then, mix ¼ cup each of water and baking soda and pour the solution into the detergent well where you usually put detergent and fabric softener. Once you’ve poured in the vinegar and baking soda solution, run your washing machine on its hottest setting to clean the drum. If your machine has a drum clean cycle, use this instead. When the cycle has finished, use a damp washcloth to wipe any leftover dirt from the drum and seal. For more tips from our Cleaning co-author, including how to clean the detergent well of your washing machine, read on! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 333,355 times. Did this article help you?How do I deep clean my top loading washing machine?Take some Chlorine-bleach, pour 1 quart into the water filled washer, and then let it agitate for 1 minute. Afterwards, just let it sit for one hour so it can soak. Finally, run the longest cycle you can from your washing machine settings without adding any detergent. One more time!
How do I clean my washing machine without bleach or vinegar?If you have a particularly dirty and stinky washing machine, use the baking soda and citric acid mixture I mentioned above: 1 cup of citric acid and ½ cup of baking soda. Once you have poured in the natural ingredient of your choice and the drum is full, let it agitate for a few minutes, and pause the cycle.
Is it better to use bleach or vinegar to clean washing machine?Run an Empty Cycle (or Three)
If you're a fan of bleach in the laundry sphere, you're in luck because it might just be the hardest-working product for sanitizing. If you want to avoid bleach and its harsh chemicals, though, white vinegar is a good alternative with powerful deodorizing and bacteria-killing properties.
Does white vinegar ruin your washing machine?Washing Machines
Vinegar is sometimes used as a fabric softener or for getting rid of stains and odors in laundry. But as with dishwashers, it can damage the rubber seals and hoses in some washing machines to the point of causing leaks.
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