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Post by ZandraJoi on Jun 29, 2022 20:28:11 GMT -5
www.familyhandyman.com/article/if-you-havent-cleaned-this-appliance-in-a-month-you-better-do-so-asap "Clean the Inside of a Washing Machine You would think that a machine meant to wash something would stay clean itself, right? Unfortunately, that logic is false. A washing machine can certainly clean your clothes well, but if you don’t regularly clean a washing machine, you could be facing some serious mildew issues...." My notes: Who has & who hasn't cleaned the inside of their washer? I haven't! I honestly never thought to do so.
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Post by demonskeith on Jun 30, 2022 0:18:34 GMT -5
I disagree with how often you have to clean it, yes you should clean it maybe once every year or so and deodorize a bit more often, but I know plenty of people who never clean their washers and never have an issue due to how often they use it.
Just make sure to never get a front loader so water doesn't sit at the bottom.
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Post by lainee on Jun 30, 2022 19:52:20 GMT -5
Wow...good information! I've never really 'cleaned' my washing machine, just wiped it down with a damp rag or white vinegar.
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Post by demonskeith on Jul 1, 2022 0:25:00 GMT -5
Wow...good information! I've never really 'cleaned' my washing machine, just wiped it down with a damp rag or white vinegar.
I think white vinegar is enough, though I know some people who wash their stuff with it, not a lot, just enough for the extra benefits which I guess also cleans their machine at the same time.
Though this topic has got me thinking I should clean a washing machine if I move into a place that has one that is previously used.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 3, 2022 9:23:41 GMT -5
demonskeith, lainee, I don't believe it has to be cleaned as often either. I use white vinegar. We had bought a used one years ago but I didn't think to check inside it. We'll make sure to do that if we buy used again.
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Post by Bob on Jul 3, 2022 18:18:23 GMT -5
We have never cleaned inside our washer.
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Post by spice on Jul 4, 2022 9:28:08 GMT -5
I do a vinegar rinse every 3-4 months. Also take a rag and wipe around the tub, rim and lid.
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Post by golden on Jul 6, 2022 0:43:36 GMT -5
ZandraJoi , I converted my washing machine into unviersal washing machine 2 months back, but never kney their is dirt under the tub. I will clean it soon by opening the top of drum. Thanks for the topic and I am looking to make a video on this soon so it can be helpful anyone although their are lot of videos online.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 6, 2022 9:33:55 GMT -5
ZandraJoi , I converted my washing machine into unviersal washing machine 2 months back, but never kney their is dirt under the tub. I will clean it soon by opening the top of drum. Thanks for the topic and I am looking to make a video on this soon so it can be helpful anyone although their are lot of videos online. It's always nice to have videos. Will you post it here for us? You don't have to
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