You have been working so hard getting all the spring cleaning tasks completed, which is why today we are finishing our Spring Cleaning with a very simple task:
clean your washing machine.
Many of you have probably already seen this post on my blog, or may have stumbled across it on Pinterest. If you already done it then you get the day off! If you’ve been thinking about it but haven’t gotten around to it, then today is the day!
I have written 2 posts about cleaning your washing machine, and they are both listed below, for your convenience.
I still get a lot of emails with readers asking me how to clean front-loading washing machines. Here is my answer to that:I don’t have a front loading machine (obviously) but if I did I would use the same steps to clean my washer but instead of putting the vinegar, and then the bleach, directly in the tub, put it in the detergent dispenser.I told a couple friends, with front loading washers, to try it this way and it worked well for them.
An important thing to note on this task is to make sure the washing machine is well rinsed between the vinegar and bleach cycles. The combination of those two liquids can be very dangerous. If you prefer not to use bleach use baking soda instead.
Have fun washing the washing machine! You’ll be surprised by the transformation!
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I LOVE this website, and I really want to clean my washing machine, but when I click on “Part 1″ and “Part 2,” it doesn’t take me to the right pages. It takes me to the dishwasher page, and I was wondering if I am clicking something wrong? Thanks for the help:)
Sorry about that! Thanks for letting me know, it’s all fixed now! To save you time though here are the links: Party 1: http://askannamoseley.com/2011/02/how-to-clean-the-washing-machine/ and Part 2: http://askannamoseley.com/2011/03/reader-question-cleaning-the-washing-machine-part-2/.
Anna ~
It’s the combination of BLEACH and AMMONIA that releases CHLORINE gas, not vinegar. Do NOT combine bleach and ammonia or the results will damage the lining of your lungs. Vinegar, however, can be combined with any other chemical compound without any adverse effects!
Great article!!!
Additionally, I would add that using HOT water to fill up the washing machine’s tub works much better than warm or cold water.
Thanks for a groovy website!!!