For quite some time now Front Loading washing machines have been the top choice in washers. They are really energy efficient and use much less detergent than their top loading predecessors. Unfortunately they have a tendency to produce mold and that produces unpleasant smells. It is easy however to keep your front loader fresh and ensure your clothes get cleaner also simply by giving your washer a cleaning once a month or so. This can be done quickly and using several methods including bleach, but the following is an eco-friendly way that costs very little to make and does not include bleach. You will more than likely have many of the ingredients on hand.
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- 1/4 cup of Water
- 2 Cups of White Vinegar
- 1/4 cup of Baking Soda
- Scrub Sponge
Begin by mixing the baking soda and water together in a small bowl. This will be used as the detergent for cleaning the machine.pour the vinegar into a cup and head to the laundry room. You may then add the baking soda mixture into the detergent container on your particular machine. The same place where you pour your detergent. Then you can just pour the vinegar into the drum of the machine. Next you will set your washers controls to normal load and put the water temperature on its hottest setting. Close the door and start up your washing machine. The wash cycle will do most of the hard dirty work for you.
As the machine does its work the baking soda and vinegar will mix together to naturally break up the mineral deposits your machine makes as many loads of clothing are run through during the month. They will also remove any mold that is growing and will freshen and clean the machine. Once the washer is done use the scrub sponge to clean around the opening of your washing machine. Use more baking soda and water as needed to remove any stubborn mold and residue that accumulates there.
Then rinse with fresh water to complete the job. A great tip for front loading machines is to leave the door ajar slightly after running and removing a load of clothing. Especially in earlier models. The front gasket on these models sometimes catch water and mold and mildew easily grow in the standing water. You can also scrub down the seal with the same detergent mixture and rinse. It is a good idea to use a towel to dry out any excess water at least once a week.
Your washing machine is now really clean and sparkling like new! You are now ready to tackle all those loads of clothes and have no worries about any grime or molds and mildews finding their way onto your clothes. Giving your front loading machine a good cleaning about once a month or so will ensure that your clothes and your laundry room will stay fresh smelling . It will also serve to keep your machine in tip-top shape. Take a moment to clean your dryer too. Watch for a blog topic on how to’s coming soon!
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