Do you guys deep clean your washing machine? I only use vinegar as a fabric softner and laundry detergent. But I did go back to using liquid instead of powder. Do you think that caused it?
@ADWebTV3 ай бұрын
I though vinegar was bad for the drum. Mine has a self cleaning setting I run once a month and I leave the door open when not in use. Mine also is supposed to be drained every 6-8 weeks.
@Lyricsbyce3 ай бұрын
I use both because colors and blacks wash better whit liquid. I do run a tub clean once a month on the hottest setting though. I would suggest birch benders and nellis laundry powder never had any problems
@imamusebaby3 ай бұрын
I was told that fabric softener and liquid detergent are the cause ....they build up , when you use liquid detergent, they have to add ingredients to keep it together and stable.... I only use powder now and no fabric softener. I leave the door and the detergent tray open. When not in use ..... I drain the water out of my machine every week and rinse the filter , on the 1st of every month . I've had the machine for 5 years , no build up or issues, no smell .
@LindsayDroke3 ай бұрын
Get actual washing machine cleaning tabs
@gracepope38003 ай бұрын
Yes I do and the tabs for it help. I have to say I don’t have that problem.
@savorycity22523 ай бұрын
How much detergent do you use? I recently found out I was using too much detergent. I didn't know that I should only be using 1-2 table spoons per load. That can cause build up also.
@rachelvidal10533 ай бұрын
Show us your deep clean of your dishwasher & disposal. What fun🎉
@tnmingle3 ай бұрын
When we get a new washer, I’ll opt for a top loader! WOW that is some work!
@mickit.94503 ай бұрын
Please avoid Samsung & any high in digital sets im on my 3rd set😢 happy with maytag top load basic
@TigerG163 ай бұрын
This was very helpful; thx for showing how to clean these!
@blackgirlsbeauty82463 ай бұрын
I don’t have a front loader but I use oxi clean washer cleaner packs and clr to wipe off any dirt mold areas
@beachlover44133 ай бұрын
My boyfriend used to have a front loader. Never cleaned it and closed the door so it smelled soooooo bad. We now have a top loader. For next time, you can buy long Q-tips at the drug store so you can reach further back. Hope it is better!!
@rachelvidal10533 ай бұрын
I ciric acid wash & wipe gasket monthly. I use vinegar too. The filter stays clean, and check bi-annually now.
@simplymarisa83 ай бұрын
That's why I stopped using front loaders. I even had a smell too! I always emptied the drain too and that water was gross lol! Maybe I should've tried a brush! I forgot to add I never closed the door and it can be annoying but it has to dry out inside. Also do a self cleaning monthly :)
@vestagirl84843 ай бұрын
I have read that laundry softener can cause that kind of gunk. Some suggest using white vinegar instead.
@MarriageMotherhood3 ай бұрын
I don't use fabric softner. Only vinegar
@CarFreeKC3 ай бұрын
Zara's gonna be like lemme tell you about the crazy things my mom made me do when I was growin' up! haha. Also.. if you have a waterpik flosser...... works great for this. hahahhaa just hold it back a ways and blast it right off.
@keithbates5983 ай бұрын
Good job Jia. Right now at the apartments have a top loader. Joan 👍
@esme-om7om3 ай бұрын
I have learned to use less detergent and fabric softener. When i add too much fabric softener I can feel the waxy film onthe clothes I imagine our washer. I clean once a month and use those washing machine cleaner tabs.
@karenprinz59873 ай бұрын
These front loaders you have to clean like this. I don’t use fabric softener or pods or scent beads just a natural liquid detergent and vinegar and mine gets disgusting too.
@PlowAndPantryHomestead3 ай бұрын
I've cleaned out that water thing in the bottom left of the machine, but I've never stuck a toothbrush back in that hole. Didn't even know it was there really. Now I'm scared.
@williamwarren94483 ай бұрын
I use dry powder tide only about 1/4 what I used to use… I don’t use any fabric softner or dryer sheets ..: wool balls in dryer only … my daughter in law gave us her old set cause she had gunk ( brown flakey muck) on her clothes all the time … Mr bill took it apart as much as he could you tubed treatments … vinegar and bleach wash loads only for 5 cycles ? It has been two years ? No gunk for me 🤣glenda ( top loaders only for me )
@gracepope38003 ай бұрын
You needed a handheld steamer for the job.
@KnowledgeSquared3 ай бұрын
No, don't deep clean. A steamer would clean the dispenser better. Make sure you allow everything to dry out after use.
@evalozano29423 ай бұрын
Yes it looks like bacterial growth from soap scum and you could probably benefit from using less detergent per load and or switching back to powder detergent
@MarriageMotherhood3 ай бұрын
I’m going to switch back to powder to see
@savorycity22523 ай бұрын
@MarriageMotherhood If you go back to powder, you may need to mix the powder with water before putting it in the washing machine. A washing machine repair man on here said Powder detergent can cause build up too because the powder may not disolve all the way.
@christinekeleher35783 ай бұрын
Try using a straw brush it might work.
@Susan-welch613 ай бұрын
Maybe use a Qtip?
@wannabeorganized49253 ай бұрын
Was this the first time you’ve cleaned your washer in 15 years? If it is then no surprise it was this dirty.
@MarriageMotherhood3 ай бұрын
No it wasn't. The last time was a few months ago
@wannabeorganized49253 ай бұрын
😱
@ellewoods45682 ай бұрын
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@englishmanortv3 ай бұрын
maybe get a cheap water pic(the kind for your teeth) to clean back there. it may dislodge the buildup easier.
@gamblefamily4193 ай бұрын
Just don’t buy a front loader. They are pretty and that’s it. You don’t have any of these problems with top loaders.