Wash your Washer

I had no idea you were supposed to wash your washer ... it sounds almost like an oxymoron, but trust me ... it was icky.  I used the instruction I found on this blog:  http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/
Pretty easy, and effective (for top loading washing machines only).  We have really hard water, so I should have done this about two years ago.


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■Fill the washer with HOT water. Add 1 quart of chlorine bleach - no detergent – and let the machine agitate for a minute, then let it sit for one hour.

■After one hour, allow the washer to run through its longest wash and spin cycle.


■Immediately fill the washer with HOT water again and add 1 quart distilled white vinegar. Let agitate for a minute, and again, let it sit for one hour.

Using the bleach and vinegar will clean away bacteria, soap scum and mineral deposits from the wash basket and hoses. This is especially important if you live in a hard water area and should be done every three months. Every washer should be cleaned at least twice per year.

■If your machine has built-in dispensers, clean those too. If your dispensers aren’t removable, warm 1 cup of white vinegar in the microwave or in a small saucepan. Pour it into the dispenser and allow it to sit for a few minutes to loosen any build up.


■After an hour, run the longest wash and spin cycle again.
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