#CLEAN WASHING MACHINE VINEGAR HOW TO#

#CLEAN WASHING MACHINE VINEGAR HOW TO#

How to clean a washing machine's detergent drawer Some newer models have a dedicated washing machine cleaning cycle designed to run safely without popping anything in. You can use a washing machine cleaner (like Tide's individually-wrapped powder packets (opens in new tab)) or a bit of laundry detergent, but even just near-boiling water should give you a clean(er) washing machine. So, if you've never cleaned your washing machine, just pop it on the hottest cycle it's got with no clothes in it. The first thing to know about achieving a clean washer is that very hot water will do a lot of the job for you. Cleaning a washing machine: the basic method Rubber gloves: get your household cleaning gloves from Amazon (opens in new tab) 1. Epsom salts: many magnesium sulfate options on Amazon (opens in new tab)Ģ1. Soda crystals: Dri-Pak does the job (opens in new tab)Ģ0. A scourer: get Scotch-Brite's non-scratch scrub sponges on Amazon (opens in new tab)ġ9. A saucepan (opens in new tab) (with access to a hob)ġ8. A microfiber cloth: Choose white or multicolored options (opens in new tab)ġ6. A tea towel: upgrade your old dish cloths with budget-friendly options on Amazon (opens in new tab)ġ2. Citric acid or ascorbic acid: Get your Vit C on Amazon (opens in new tab)ġ1. Sodium percarbonate (opens in new tab) : often labeled laundry bleach or oxygen bleach powder on Amazon (opens in new tab)ġ0. Dish soap : Choose from a wide range of washing-up liquids on Amazon (opens in new tab)ĩ. An old toothbrush: or buy a value 3-pack from Colgate (opens in new tab)Ĩ. Washing pods : Arm & Hammer's 4-in-1 are our go-to (opens in new tab)ħ. Laundry detergent: choose by fragrance or skin type (opens in new tab)Ħ.

Washing machine cleaner (optional): we like Tide's products on Amazon (opens in new tab)ĥ. White vinegar: Heinz sells it cheaply on Amazon (opens in new tab)Ĥ. Bleach (optional): Clorox kills 99.9% of germs (opens in new tab)ģ. Baking soda: get bicarb cheaply on Amazon (opens in new tab)Ģ.

Clean washing machine vinegar