Since laundry is one picante, spicy, extra-firey hot topic here, I've got
another good piece of information for you about your washing machine. I do get asked
a lot about how to keep your washing machine clean, and while this can be done
any time of year, Spring is always a good time to do it because, hey! Spring
cleaning. Depending on which way you swing, you may prefer to use a DIY
solution, which we have a video on, or if you find it easier to just use our
products, I'll show you how to do that as well.
First off, want to know why you need to keep your machine clean? I thought you'd
never ask. Basically, it helps to keep bad odors away by removing excess residue,
which means you're gonna get a better wash, with cleaner, and fresher-smelling
clothing as a result. Who wouldn't want that? Now, if you do see that your clothes
are dingy and come out smelling musty, this a good sign that it is time to clean
your machine.
Many Internet, folklore, blog site, web pages, say that bleach in the machine will
clean it, and I will tell you right now it won't. Bleach actually can't do much. It
doesn't clean, because it's not a cleaner, it's chlorine. So it can deal with some
bacteria, but the residue in your machine does not stand a chance. Plus, I never
like to use bleach because you never know what garment it's gonna stain when you
least expect it. So, scratch bleach off your list.
So the idea here is, clean your machine out regularly so that you can avoid that
buildup in mustiness, as opposed to employing the reactive, spazz out
strategy, which usually involves pulling out hair, late night Googling, pointing
fingers, and detective work. It's really quite easy to avoid this and finish the
task easily, and with next to no extra effort.
To demonstrate how easy this is done, I'm gonna drop one tablet of affresh washer
cleaner into my machine. This is a good one, because it is safe to use with any
washer: top mount or front load. Simply place the tablet inside the tub of your
washing machine, not your dispenser. Set your empty machine to run a cycle with
either the cleaner cycle or with the hottest water possible, and then let your
machine and the product do its thing. This is surprisingly easy to do.
Now, a few other quick tips on how to keep your machine in great shape:
Leave your machine door open at all times when not in use. You guys know I talk
about this one a lot. That way moisture can dry as opposed to linger in an
otherwise unventilated space, which is the perfect dance floor for mold and mildew.
Give your dispensers a good cleaning from time to time. Some are removable and can
be washed with a cloth, some white vinegar and a cleaning toothbrush. You'd be
surprised at how gunky these get. Consider leaving that dispenser drawer open when
you're not using the machine to prevent mildew and odors from forming as well.
Make sure you're using the right detergent and the right amount of detergent. If
you've got a high efficiency machine, you've got to be using a high efficiency
detergent, and you have to make sure you're using the correct amount. Because
if you're using too much detergent, you're gonna leave extra soapy residue behind in
your machine.
Wipe your washing machine drum, door, and gasket, after each use. I know it's an
extra thing to do, but I committed to doing this when I got my new machine last
Spring, and it has looked and smelled perfect ever since.
I hope you guys found this video helpful, and I hope that you make some sort of
machine cleaning routine, so that you can get your machine smelling, well, like
nothing and looking beautiful. The folks at affresh and I teamed up to teach you
how to take the best possible care of your machine, so a special thanks to them.
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to a cleaner life. Thanks so much for watching, and we'll see you next time.