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• Advice
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• Buy a bottle of vinegar specifically for washing your washing machine so you don't have to go to the kitchen to get vinegar every time you need to clean.

Sanitize the detergent, soap and fabric softener compartments with a toothbrush or sponge. Dip the toothbrush tip in the water in the tub and scrub all the compartments. Focus on areas where mold has formed. After scrubbing is complete, use a clean cloth to wipe away any residue that has just been rubbed.

• If your toothbrush doesn't work, use a bristle brush or a dishwasher that has a rough side.
• Put the removable parts in water and soak for 20 minutes before scrubbing.
• Check the plastic sealing ring around the lid. If you notice scale, scrub it with a toothbrush.

Use a rag to clean the wall and bottom of the drum after the machine has finished running. Use a clean rag to wipe away any remaining stains inside the washing machine. If necessary, soak one part rag in a mixture of 3 parts warm water and 1 part vinegar to scrub away stubborn stains.

• If there is a lot of dirt left, run the machine one more cycle with 1 liter of vinegar.
• Open the lid of the washer between uses to prevent mold from forming and allow the drum to dry.
• Clean the washing machine monthly to maintain cleanliness.

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Method 2 of 2: Clean the front load washer

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   Remove mold from vinegar seals and dishwashers. Dip the sponge in a bowl of vinegar and rub under the plastic ring that seals the washer door. If the mold doesn't come off, soak it in vinegar for 20 minutes before rubbing again. Dry the seal ring with a paper towel.
   • Use a bristle brush on stubborn mold stains.

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   Pour half a liter of white vinegar into the washing bucket. Pour vinegar directly onto the bottom of the tub. Close the washer door before proceeding to the next step.
   • If you see a lot of residue build up, add half a cup (120 ml) of vinegar to help dissolve the stain.

   

   Mix baking soda with warm water and pour it into the soap dispenser. Using a small bowl, mix ¼ cup (60 ml) of water with ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda. After the baking soda has dissolved, pour the solution directly into the detergent, fabric softener, and bleach compartments. This way all compartments are cleaned while the machine is running.
   • If you are using detergent, measure ¼ cup (55 g) of baking soda directly into the detergent compartment.

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   Run the machine in normal mode with hot water. Set the water temperature to the highest level allowed by the washing machine. Use the normal washing cycle you use or the vigorous wash mode to give the detergent more time to soak into the tub.
   • The hot temperature combined with vinegar and baking soda will help to dissolve and destroy mold or dirt in the drum.

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   Use a rag to clean the tub after it has finished running. Use a rag soaked in clean water to wipe off any remaining mold or dirt in the washing machine. If there are still stains after the machine has finished running, use a bristle brush to scrub it off.
   • Clean the washing machine monthly to maintain cleanliness.
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Advice

• Clean the washing machine monthly to make sure it works properly and doesn't smell bad.
• Add a few drops of essential oil to the washing bucket during cleaning to create a pleasant fragrance in the machine.

Warning

• Vinegar can irritate your skin if your skin is sensitive. Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.

What you need

• Vinegar
• Baking soda
• Rag
• Toothbrush
• Latex gloves (optional)