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Much like dishwashers, sinks and bathtubs get dirty even though they are meant to clean things, your washing machine can become a filthy mess in no time. After all, where do you think all that dirt from your clothing goes? Though, most dirt and soil is washed out with the water, dirt, soap residue and other unidentifiable grungy objects can be left behind and even though your socks can escape without a trace, you actually have to get rid of this dirt yourself.
The first thing you can do is to run the washing machine on a full cycle empty with hot water and two cups of vinegar or lemon juice. After you run the cycle of hot water, the other soap and grime should be sufficiently loosened. Remove the fabric softener receptacle and soak it in hot water and detergent. Clean the bleach dispenser with a spray cleaner and paper towels and Q-tips. Don’t forget to clean the top rim of the wash bucket as it is up and under where it can’t usually be seen easily and becomes quite soiled. Run the washer empty on a hot cycle one more time.
If your washer has a rust problem there are products to help remedy this situation and they can be found in appliance repair shops or hardware stores. Do not mix the rust product with any other sort of cleaner or bleach. Vacuum the dust from around your machine to prevent a fire hazard and be sure all hoses are securely attached or you’ll be mopping up a floor full of soap and water someday.
Once you’ve soaked the fabric softener receptacle, replace it and polish up the outside of your washing machine with glass cleaner and paper towels. Your washing machine now looks better and will run better as well!
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