How to Clean Your Washing Machine Naturally (Quick and Cheap)

Most people believe that because washing machines are always in contact with water and clothes detergent, then they’re always clean. However, this is incorrect.
In fact, this household appliance we use so often is constantly moist and traps dirt and other harmful microorganisms that accumulate over time.
So what does this mean?
It means that your washing machine can both look dirty and be full of mildew, which has a very unpleasant odor. But you don’t have to let it reach this point before you do something about it. Cleaning your washing machine regularly will ensure that it stays clean and mildew free.
In today's video, we’re going to teach you a simple, cheap way to clean your washing machine.
This tip is mainly directed towards washing machines with the door on the front, where all of the dirt and mildew builds up.
Here’s what you need:
2 glasses of white vinegar;
1/4 of a cup of baking soda;
1/4 of a glass of water.
Begin by removing the rubber band that seals the door and wipe it clean with a damp cloth, doing the same on the door and drum, removing all visible dust and dirt.
Now mix the baking soda with the water and pour the mixture into the detergent compartment of the machine. Add the vinegar to the drum and start a normal washing cycle using hot water.
While the machine does all the work, you can wipe the outside of it using a soft cloth soaked in a vinegar and hot water mixture. After thoroughly cleaning the entire machine from the outside, wipeout down with a dry cloth. Once the cycle is over, you can clean the inside of the machine with a normal sponge or some steel wool while the drum is still warm. Clean the drum and the inner corners of the machine and door. Don’t forget to also clean the detergent compartment.
It is recommended that you do this at least once a month to keep your machine free of dirt and mildew.
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[@TheRealAlfredoGallardo]

As Nikki mentions leave the door open after using. Also remove and dry the detergent drawer. I do this after each load and never have issues with odors or mildew.

[@lourdesbaby964]

This is why I NEVER CLOSE my washing machine and dishwasher after use,the circulation of air prevents mildew and smell buildup. Learned that handy tip from my Mam 🙏🏼 I’ve never had a problem UNTIL I purchased a 2nd hand (but almost new) washing machine last year. The previous owner had obviously kept the door closed all the time,as it took me ages and a lot of washes to get rid of the mouldy smell!

[@MM-lr5hv]

Oh what a useful video it is ! I was suffering a lot with my washing machine. I do keep the door open and try to keep it as dry as possible but still it gets this mould’s black thing Yakh .

[@robertrouse25]

I’m an appliance tech, so my advise is mostly for people that have a new front load washer. I always use hot for whites and run the clean washer cycle with no cleaners after a hot bleach wash. After done washing for the day wipe down the glass and all of the door seal including in the grove area where small items collect. Always leave the door open until the next wash day. If your door wants to stay open too far (LG) then you can get a couple suction cups with a string and use that to keep the door from opening too far. Oh and as for the soap just a couple table spoons and easy on the other additives. Also i use extra rinse on every load to be sure all the soap is gone. If your washer doesnt use hot water during a cycle like my stupid LG/Kenmore then do what i do. I put a garden hose splitter on the hot water and i put the washer in a clean cycle and after the washer drains the first time then starts to fill again i will stick the hot hose into the soap dispenser (remove liquid soap insert) and run the hot water till it fills enough to reach the bottom of the door. Then i let it do the rest. I never open the pump clean out at the bottom. Just keep your pockets empty and you will have no reason to mess with it and potentially create a leak. Now a days the only water efficiency washers that are any good are front loaders. Government is constantly interfering with how much water a washer can use for a cycle. If you want a great washer that uses water to clean your clothing then your only choice is a Speed Queen.

[@Falconurbex]

Great infomation,my washing machine has a button called self clean,i use this once a month the cycle takes about 1 and half hours and if u touch the door door its hot so it is boiling the water inside and it gets rid of smells and stains and smells fresh.

[@JT1358]

If you have a combination washer-drier (common here in UK) over time you will get a build-up of lint made from towel fluff, hair, soap scum etc (yum!) in the nooks and crannies all around the deep edges of the rubber seal, especially the small drainage slots right against the edge of the drum. A regular check of this (and leaving the door ajar) keeps things sweet.

[@lisaruffin8570]

Thank you for posting this video, I have called the manufacturer about the odor and they sent someone out but it continues.

[@ninileakz6577]

Also leave the wash door open when not in use, it keeps fresh air in and inhibits the growth of bacteria or mold.

[@sakuratanaka1877]

I do it routinely.

[@doitsavemoney]

Nini Leakz yes i do,wet area where the bacteria live.

[@Ryyza7]

but im afraid that the lizard/cockroach/cat/crocodile might come in into the washing machine.

[@146shell]

If I leave mine open, my cat would go in it 😂

[@atilla0990]

I also did the same , but my "big daughter"(wife) always close it after washing

[@kymclinton3140]

I wipe my washing machine dry after every use and when I descale my kettle I put that water along with baking soda through at hot wash at least twice a week wiping the seal detergent compartment and empty the drainage filter once a week without fail and always leave the door open between uses

[@thevineyard3347]

Video is in mixed modes starting instructions are front-load, but they disconnect with top-load instructions half-way through.

[@fatmahures5826]

İ always wipe the inside of rubber & inside of door with a dry cloth after every wash & keep the door open for at least an hour. Taking out the draw detergent dispenser every 3-4 months and washing it out throughly helps any mildew build up

[@Danielwood30]

Don’t put vinegar in your washing machine on a hot wash. It will melt the plastic, got that advise from Miele.

[@2012isRonPaul]

yeah, i cleaned the cat converter with hot water after it had sat in cold vinegar for 30+ hrs and it only started to clean off the black carbon when i added warm water into the mix. it was completely transparent before with the regular cold water...

[@danbasta3677]

Great information on clothes washing machine maintenance. Think I will try this.

[@lkelley5708]

Love how the image on this video shows all the mold in the seal and the video had nothing to do with removing mold in a front load washer that is already there.... this is about preventing, not actually removing a present issue.

[@kusmiyatimia7775]

Thank YOU

[@jayneroberts3130]

Dettol mould and mildew remover spray worked like magic on a mouldy seal on my front loader

[@princesstiti4375]

How long should the hot water temp be set for? And, I've read on other websites that vinegar especially white vinegar, is dangerous for washing machines but I'm going to use less amount of the one you suggested to be on the safe side.

[@thepearlatelier4256]

THank you for the video. The lady's voice is so pleasant to hear and her pronounciation excellent.

[@NaturalCures]

Thank you!

[@jeangough8053]

Isn’t she a robot?

[@MrEclecticity]

From her accent I would say that she is a native of Stepford.

[@Elyhhk]

@@jeangough8053 😂no

[@mohammedsharif9416]

Excellent service

[@lifetobelived9102]

I talk to a woman who works at an appliance store and they do home repairs too. She said there is always water present in the washing machine. I think it has something to do with priming the pump but I might be wrong on that. She leaving the lid or door open 24 hours after using will cut down on the mildew.

[@marvinostman522]

If you look at the boot or diaphragm many will have some oblong holes through them that go in towards the drum. These can get plugged with lint and debris. Carefully use something like a qtip to make sure these holes are open. They allow the water to drain out into the washer so it doesn't sit there and create science projects. Also some have a small hole about 5/16" in diameter. This also is a drain. I can easily get clogged especially with sand. If it is clear the easiest way to keep it clear is to take a piece tubing that fits snuggly into the hole. Mark one end as the clean end and give a quick hard blow like through a straw. You should hear the air and water blow out the other end. If it is blocked it is much trickier. It Involves digging it out. BE VERY CAREFUL BECAUSE YOU CAN PUT A HOLE IN THE LITTLE HOSE CONNECTED TO IT.

[@lindeschuttloffel9780]

All done, it worked great ,Thank you for the info .

[@rinawongso9480]

Tku fyr video...I will try for my machine🙏

[@robertrouse25]

I had another thought, dont think you can get rid of the mildew by spending the money to have the door seal changed. If you washer stinks in all over the spin basket on the side you cant see and the bearing basket. Preventative is the best way to keep it clean.

[@AB-vc7ox]

you can’t really kill mildew unless you boil it. That’s what it took to get it off my dishwashing brush handles that it had grown into.

[@lucymacbride8287]

Try using a dishwasher tablet I found that out by accident but it really did the job.

[@AHeapOfSalt]

Don’t forget to also drain your front loaders, just unscrew the dial in the front compartment on the bottom left corner. The water in there smells like 💩

[@kymclinton3140]

I always do this and my washing machine smells really nice all the time

[@joshieque9460]

I didn't know I needed to learn this until I read the title. Thank you for the upload! 🙏🏾

[@jmiller9334]

The mold in my washer is underneath the washer. Is it possible to remove the rubber seal so I can clean it then put it back in?

[@belatrixminiko5841]

Thanks for your information.. 👍😊

[@sreenivasulareddy8269]

Thank you for your vedeo madam

[@munchkintheoneandonly9253]

The easiest way to keep your washing machine clean and free from mildew is to dry the rubber thourly after every Use also clean and dry out the drawer, once a moth I put my washer on a 90 wash with no clothes in, I have never had any problems

[@theindiancastle7445]

Nice tips... Thanks for sharing 👍

[@indugarg5481]

What sd be strength of white vinegar?

[@MarcellHobbs]

Why do they say to do this to front loading machines, but show adding contents to top loading machines? I’ve used front loading for 20 years. Just wipe out seal and leave door ajar for drying and air circulation. Simple

[@ninazolghadri6398]

Thank you! Subscribed!

[@hussunbano6468]

Can u tell me plz how to use this washing machine.i have this machin but cant use.plz tell me by using instructions.thanx

[@ettacarter7038]

I will try this now

[@sheilamore3261]

Thank you this is what I need to run through my old wash machine

[@masaelshamel2124]

VERY GOOD

[@afridiabbay911]

Wow Amazing I will try this thank you so much 🌺

[@suzanneturley4433]

Not all washing machines have a hot water inlet. I know that mine doesn’t, so using hot water from the start is impossible. As much as I try to keep my rubber door seal clean plus leave the door open I still end up with black mould inside the seal itself. Any better tips for ‘cold start’ washing machines please.

[@larrybruce4856]

My electrolux washer has a cleaning cycle after about 15 wash cycles. I then use Tide front loader washer cleaner and wipe out the rubber boot and clean the glass of soap film. I use about a tablespoon of detergent for a full wash which helps cut down on soap film. Using more detergent is not necessary as the clothes tumble thru the soapy water.

[@dtowers7877]

Remember to put the rubber back before you wash

[@kobiekaasjager4822]

Please help with a top loader washing machine. There is always a smell.

[@ludysablan52]

Thanks for the info,,,from the Philippines😡🇵🇭🇵🇭👍👍👍👏👏👏💐

[@nigarzahir5074]

thank you

[@swamisrinivasan1893]

Sir You have failed mention about the filter available in drain outlet

[@indugarg5481]

When it will be added to fullwater cycle of washing ,it will get diluted.sd we leave it for some time?

[@amysowers9789]

So does anyone else question this? This video is for front end load washer but they are adding things to a top load washer. Any one tried this on a front load washer?

[@vickyandersen8660]

It's for both

[@arunachennupalli5]

Helpful

[@darcya.9390]

Leave door open and every night blow a fan into the drum all night. I have done this from day one and it works great. No mold or mildew.

[@Falconurbex]

My washing machine has a self clean button it kind of boils the water it takes about 2 hours and gets hot if u touch the glass i do this once a month and it is clean and fresh.

[@craigjoint2615]

best thing to do is leave the door open apparently but I've only just learnt this. mine was really mouldy which is why I looked at this. but none of the videos really show u the best way to clean up bad mould. best way I found to clean it is was to soak kitchen towel in neat bleach and stuff is around the rim of the washing machine leave it for hours or over night and it's gone. mine had 4 years of build up and it's pretty much disappeared I'm going to do a white vinegar wash to see if that helps but my washing machine doesnt smell like a damp shit heap now!

[@delladearest2511]

craig joint Have you tried the vinegar?

[@RPKGameVids]

I would've thought that the bleach would ruin the rubber.

[@NLR759]

I leave the door of my machine open all the time, but this dirt still builds up. It is a combination of soap, lint, and dirt from clothing. I still have to wipe this black gunk out of the gasket every few months.

[@letchumytheresa8970]

@@NLR759 True....

[@zeedasaqib8435]

AMAZING video if don't have vinegar I washed with baken soda

[@jenniferanderson899]

Very helpful 👍

[@elizabethconnolly8958]

Yes I do that Thank you

[@icie4u]

If you want the best results from a front loader with little to no mildew or sour smell then you must dry the inside door boot seal and drain the front tube after each day of use from day one! For best results try to drain the front tube when the rinse cycle is draining and during the spin cycle before the laundry finishes. The vibrations help to move the extra water settlement out of the machine (you will be surprised and amazed how much water will flow out so get a bucket ready. This water is what will settle and sour if you just leave it!) Also clean the washer filter weekly and wipe down the boot seal with bleach and run at least one bleach cycle weekly! And of course, try to use powder detergent and keep the door open if you can! Yes, these machine are more trouble than they are worth but you wanted it so you got to put the extra work into it to keep it clean! You can get lazy with these machines and you will eventually regret it even more than what you paid for the high maintenance bells and whistles waste of money! 😉

[@zaynali9430]

Excellent bid😍

[@akelloevaline5451]

Ok thanks alot

[@mirtagonzalezarostegui842]

Subtitulo en español por favor Mirta desde Uruguay

[@juanitavanrooyen1386]

use white vinegar instead of fabric softener

[@mtidbit6343]

I use BAking soda regularly to wash clothes and white vinegar as fabric softener...

[@cbiln]

That is what I am planing to do when I get my new front load washer Saturday

[@vss1232]

vinegar will break down/rust the tubes of the fabric softener

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

Vinegar alone works better. Mixing it with baking soda basically turns it into saltwater.

[@Neil-yg5gm]

Baking soda and vinegar react to form carbon dioxide plus water. The CO2 bubbles may dislodge dirt particles. You can also use the combination to unblock a blocked drain. But you are correct. The mixture will form salt water but if you keep them separate and mix them in the washing machine the gas bubbles produced may have a cleaning effect

[@kenkobra]

at 00:19 means the person did not leave the door open after the load has been completed. It tells you in the owners manual to leave it open after each load to dry.

[@varshapatel2211]

👍👍👍👍👍👌thank very much🙏

[@WadeMcLure]

I suppose the exact measurement of vinegar doesn't matter so much, but "two glasses" is very very vague... Maybe I need to assume "gasses" means "cups"?

[@yogitajoshi955]

Good

[@SuSu-te1tl]

I have apple cidar vinegar! Can i use that?

[@veronicaancheta8526]

How you remove the soap dispenser??? I tried removing it. But I can’t remove it. Thank you.

[@kymclinton3140]

Your instructions manual should tell you how to remove the draw if you don't have it there's usually a little indent in the draw you push to realise the draw

[@elizejansevanrensburg6688]

What about top lioader machines not just front loaders😣

[@michaelrippa2780]

Will not buy front loading machine. Top loaders are easier to keep clran with a cycle of bleach when doing whites. Thanks for video. Paula

[@jeffandurs]

I won't buy one again..it is too much work to clean and it knocks no matter how many clothes are in it. Old school washers are the best

[@doitsavemoney]

Michael Rippa yes it is,also we leave the machine dry and open ‘till it dry completely in innerside and not smells stinky or anything...

[@staciesheppard2048]

@@jeffandurs ,Never again!

[@rachelluedke3100]

I’m done with front loaders. They are unsanitary mold collection machines. Never again

[@rllyhavenoclue]

Front loaders are the devil.

[@jaymarlon7460]

I always keep my washing machine clean if I see it dirty I clean it straight away I never did I with my old washing machine and it ended up breaking down

[@cassyrhodes6540]

Do you use distilled vinegar or white vinegar

[@NaturalCures]

White vinegar :)

[@endoftheworld-if]

I usually run drum clean and add toilet cleaner.. cleans just fine..

[@tesscogollodo8573]

Thanks the info very informative

[@emailant]

Cleaning instructions start at 0:50. 2 Glasses of White Vinegar 1/4 Cup of Baking Soda 1/4 Cup of Water

[@Aeronwen813]

REMOVE the rubber seal on the door/drum? How? The picture simply shows you bending it out to wipe inside the channel.

[@nanadibo5080]

merci pour la traduction française. thinks for the translation frensh

[@arwanala2811]

How can use laundery

[@Phil-D83]

Need to leave the door open after usage. Had to clean that a few times below the water seal. Vinegar and lemon juice work well if it's not too bad. Had to use chemical guys stronger than acid cleaner to kill all the mold, etc.

[@deusdedithkulwa8724]

I'want washing machine to procure please assist for this

[@rqueen8649]

صح

[@ismaeldossantos3296]

Best thing, buy a toploader

[@heliotropezzz333]

I have used vinegar in a rinse from another tip (or hack as they say in the US). However the effect doesn't last long. Leaving the door open after a wash for a while does seem to work but always be careful there are no small children or animals nearby who could climb in.

[@bean1396]

I clean mine after every load. Not like that but I wipe the crap out in between the rubber. Don't forget the OTHER rubber further inside of the machine. I have a new washer so there is a 3 hour cleaning cycle that tells you when it should be done. You do nothing. Just let it clean. And it works very well. I recently had a whole house water treatment system put in. It destroys a big portion of the chemicals put in our water. Cleanses the water. Since installing this, my washer no longer stinks. What does that tell us? Yep. Hard water smells really bad.

[@hira6457]

Sorry where are we supposed to put vinegar?? Drum meaning where clothes are to be put??

[@francoisepallin1948]

j'ai une machine a tambour et le joint n(es pas grade comme ça

[@tiffanyvang1085]

Why vinegar?

[@abdelkaderhaus6837]

ممكن ترجمة

[@TheeSarahWood]

This would have been a decent video if you actually showed someone doing these things lame

[@pareshpatel834]

Hi sarah

[@2012isRonPaul]

starts at 0:50, but how big is the Cup?

[@torkko50]

I will never purchase another front loader. I’ve never been able to get mine clean...it’s gross!

[@jacquelinekeefe9045]

Wow

[@concettagaggiano3572]

Every time you wash your need the dry the globe I have machine is 25 years is like new

[@patriciagonzalez3718]

Traducirlo para todos comprender

[@zohramarwa7413]

J aime et je partage

[@user-Red5hield-exp0ser]

Can u do a tutorial on how to get into the vault of any federal reserve bank please? Washing machines are only good for washing money, but i need the money first

[@jonniejam-shovel6405]

Modern washing machines, are a 'technological marvel' of our modern age. Regrettably though, as the Husband of the household I'm not technically competent to operate this 'Mechanical/electrical piece of space aged kit. My sole function sees me hovering in the wings, whilst waiting with bated breathe. The smelly stink of nasties, informs me that a large dose of cleansing vintage vinegar is now required. So come on you good men. Raise a cheer for good old 'VINEGAR' 😁 and the elimination, of those horrific niffs.😃❤

[@cesarejulius5959]

Bicarbonato di sodio is enough, every time 03 spooms when you wash your clothes!

[@ruthpunyer6969]

Just keep door of the. Washing machine slightly open after every wash