How to Clean a Top-Loading Washing Machine & Soap Scum
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It's amazing how dirty a washing machine gets. Just like our bathtubs, it can become caked with soap scum. Running a couple of cycles of bleach just is not enough to clean a washing machine.
To clean your top-loading washing machine, begin with running a long cycle with just hot water and bleach. You'll want to use 4 cups of bleach. Do not add detergent. Let the washer sit for an hour with the bleach water, then finish the cycle. (If you are concerned about the amount of bleach in your septic system, you can try to skip this step.)
When that cycle is complete, run a long cycle with hot water and 4-6 cups of vinegar. After a short agitation, start wiping the exterior and interior. Remove the top of the agitator and allow it to soak.
The soap scum will not come clean by just wiping it. My way is nearly effortless! For further instructions, please visit http://www.thissimplehome.com/2014/05/how-to-clean-top-loading-washing-machine_29.html
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Published May 29th, 2014 8:40 AM
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Debby on Sep 03, 2016
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Tig49387048 on Aug 05, 2020
Search under “100% wool felt”. This will usually pull up a craft site. In addition to selling sheets of felt, they often sell felt balls. Another search term would be “Waldorf crafts”. Waldorf craft sites offer 100% wool felt about 85% of the time. These balls last indefinitely.
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I'm going out on a limb here... how old is your septic system? Are you sure the cause of the leach lines needing to be replaced?
" no roots or trees in the area?" By the time your lines fill and drain off the chemicals are already to weak to cause issues.
But, because I did research this... here is a web page that states what can't go into your Toilet.
https://inspectapedia.com/septic/Never_Flush_in_Toilets.php
And from personal experienc, I used it for years and never ever had a issue with my septi lines or tank. It's not like you use gallons of sno bowl in your septic. As for dropping it on your carpet...
thats another issue all together.
First carpet in the bathroom is just nasty. Your toilet can over flow and soak your carpets. Little and even big boys wee on them.
Honestly im not trying to sound mean, but I think other things are in play here.