How to Clean a Washer and Dryer
Clean the top of the lid and underneath the lid of the washer with a damp sponge., Pull out the lint trap (if your machine has one) and rinse it under running water. , Clean out the soap, bleach and fabric softener dispensers., Get rid of mold and...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean the top of the lid and underneath the lid of the washer with a damp sponge.
If these cups are removable, take them out and rinse them under running water.
Otherwise, use a pipe cleaner or some cotton swabs to remove the residue. (If you do this after each load, they won’t get an accumulated build-up of gunk and grime). , (You can use 1 cup of bleach instead of vinegar, but bleach can damage the rubber gaskets). , The vinegar will help to dissolve the mineral deposits caused by hard water or well water. -
Step 2: Pull out the lint trap (if your machine has one) and rinse it under running water.
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Step 3: Clean out the soap
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Step 4: bleach and fabric softener dispensers.
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Step 5: Get rid of mold and mildew odors
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Step 6: as well as a built up of soap and fabric residue by running the machine empty with hot water and about 2 cups of white vinegar.
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Step 7: Run a cycle of hot water and 1 gallon (3.8 L) of white vinegar if you have hard water once a month or every 10 loads.
Detailed Guide
If these cups are removable, take them out and rinse them under running water.
Otherwise, use a pipe cleaner or some cotton swabs to remove the residue. (If you do this after each load, they won’t get an accumulated build-up of gunk and grime). , (You can use 1 cup of bleach instead of vinegar, but bleach can damage the rubber gaskets). , The vinegar will help to dissolve the mineral deposits caused by hard water or well water.
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