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This article was co-written by Chris Willatt. Chris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, the highest rated cleaning company in Denver, Cporado. He received his BS from Cporado University in 2012.
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High-performance front-loading washing machines are popular for their low use of soap and water. However, this type of machine requires special cleaning and drying of the machine parts. If you notice that your washing machine smells like a common smell in a warehouse, it’s time to do a thorough cleaning and start performing washing machine maintenance. You should clean the washer and tub regularly to prevent mold and learn how to keep your washer dry and clean between washes.
Steps
Clean the washers
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Find the position of the washer. The washer is a rubber ring around the drum door. This is a sealing part to prevent water from leaking from the washing machine. Open the washing machine door as wide as possible and remove the rubber ring.
- The washer is attached to the washer, but you can remove it to clean it and check for anything stuck.
Chris Willatt
Owner, Alpine Maids
Chris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, the highest rated cleaning company in Denver, Cporado. He received his BS from Cporado University in 2012.
Chris Willatt
Owner, Alpine Maids
Owner, Alpine Maids
Clean the filter bag while cleaning the washer. Chris Willatt, owner of home cleaning company Alpine Maids, says: “In front-loading washing machines, the filter bag is usually in the bottom left corner of the drum. Once a month, you should clean the filter bag to remove it. lint and soap scum.”
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Remove foreign bodies. Once the washer has been removed, check to see if there is anything stuck between the washers. Sharp objects can damage the washer and washer while it is running. Always check the pockets of clothes and take everything out before washing. Items that are often left in the washing machine are: [1] X Research Source
- Hairclip
- Nail
- Coins
- Staple
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Check for dust or hair in the washer. If you see hair in the washer, it means the clothes have hair on it. If someone in the house has long hair or has a long-haired pet, you should check the hair in the collar at least once or twice a week. If you find the washers dirty, you may need to keep the washer door closed from time to time. For example, if you let your dog sleep in the laundry room, you should keep the washing machine door closed.
- Dust accumulates on the washer as dust or lint from the dryer or laundry room flies around and settles on the washer. Reduce dust in the air by regularly changing the lint filter bag.
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Mold treatment. If you see black spots, the washing machine probably has mold. This is due to the sealing ring not drying out between uses or too much soap scum building up. Wet conditions create favorable conditions for mold growth. To get rid of mold, spray hot soapy water or an anti-mold cleaner on the washers. Use a towel or rag to wipe off the detergent. [2] X Research Source
- You may need to use more towels if the seal is greasy because of mold. Continue spraying and wiping until the wipes are no longer dirty.
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Deep clean the washer once a month. To kill mold, pour 1 cup of bleach into a washing machine without clothes and run it on hot water. Add ½ cup of bleach to the soap or fabric softener drawer to ensure the entire washing machine is cleaned. After the washing machine completes the cycle, run a few more cycles, but do not add bleach. This step will get rid of the bleach smell in the washing machine before you next wash your clothes. [3] X Research Sources
- If you still see mold spots after running the washing machine, you may need to wear gloves, a mask, and scrub the mold away with bleach. Dip the toothbrush in a solution of no more than 10% bleach and scrub away the mold. [4] X Research Sources
Clean the drum
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Sprinkle 1/3 cup (70g) of baking soda into the tub. Baking soda will help get rid of musty or dirty clothes. Pour 2 more cups (480 ml) of white vinegar into the soap dispenser. White vinegar and baking soda will create a tub cleaning reaction. [5] X Research Sources
- Always check the manual that came with your washing machine on how to clean it.
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Turn on the washing machine. Run the washing machine on a cleaning cycle (if it has this option). If not, you can run the machine on a normal wash cycle. Choose the highest heat setting for baking soda and vinegar to react. Wait for the machine to complete the wash and rinse cycle. [6] X Research Source
- If your washing machine has a wash cycle, the manufacturer’s manual will tell you when to add baking powder and vinegar.
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Clean the stains if the washing machine is too dirty. Run the machine on a wash cycle with bleach if the washing machine smells bad and you suspect mold is growing inside the drum. Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of bleach into the bleach compartment, then run the machine through the full wash and rinse cycle. To clean the machine completely, you need to rinse it one more time and do not add anything to the washing machine.
- Never run your washing machine with baking soda, vinegar, and bleach at the same time. These substances can create a dangerous reaction and damage the washing machine.
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Remove and rinse the soap dispenser. Remove the soap dispenser and soak it in warm water, then spray with all-purpose cleaner, wipe it clean, and put it back in place.
- If your washing machine has a fabric softener compartment, you should also clean and wipe it thoroughly.
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Clean the outside of the washing machine. Spray all-purpose cleaner on a clean towel or rag and wipe the entire exterior surface of the washing machine. You need to wipe off any dust, lint, and hair that may be clinging to the outside of the washing machine.
- Keeping the outside of the washing machine clean can prevent dust from entering the machine.
Front loading washing machine maintenance
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Use the right type of laundry soap. Buy a soap specifically formulated for front-loading washing machines. You should also use the recommended amount of soap (and fabric softener). If you use more than necessary, the soap will leave a residue on your clothes and inside the washing machine. [7] X Research Sources
- Soap scum can cause your washing machine to smell and mold to grow.
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Take the clothes out of the machine immediately after washing is done. Don’t leave freshly washed wet clothes in the washing machine for too long before transferring them to the dryer. Mold and odors develop more quickly in front loaders than in top loaders. [8] X Research Sources
- If you can’t take the clothes out yet, you should at least open the door of the washing machine slightly to let the moisture out.
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Dry the washer after each wash. It is best to use an old towel to dry the washer thoroughly after each wash. The purpose of this is to remove all moisture on the gasket so that mold does not have the conditions to grow. Open the washing machine door slightly when washing is done to let the moisture out. [9] X Research Source
- You should also dry the inside of the washing machine door, especially if you usually keep the door closed.
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Remove the soap dispenser and let it dry. Even if you’re in the habit of cleaning the soap dispenser regularly, it’s a good idea to remove it after every wash and dry. This step will also allow air to circulate into the washing machine and prevent mildew.
- Once you get in the habit of removing the soap dispenser after each wash, you can quickly check for black mold or stains that need cleaning.
Things you need
- Clean rags
- Toothbrush
- Bleach
- Towel
- Rubber gloves
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This article was co-written by Chris Willatt. Chris Willatt is the owner and founder of Alpine Maids, the highest rated cleaning company in Denver, Cporado. He received his BS from Cporado University in 2012.
There are 8 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
This article has been viewed 1,979 times.
High-performance front-loading washing machines are popular for their low use of soap and water. However, this type of machine requires special cleaning and drying of the machine parts. If you notice that your washing machine smells like a common smell in a warehouse, it’s time to do a thorough cleaning and start performing washing machine maintenance. You should clean the washer and tub regularly to prevent mold and learn how to keep your washer dry and clean between washes.
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