Cleaning Your HE Washer with Household Products
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Great tip DeeDee. I have a top loader HE machine. Do you think this would work with it? -
Thanks Becky ! I don't imagine it would hurt anything, that's for sure! I'd give it a whirl! :) -
I will. Thanks.
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I don't have an HE machine (perhaps someday) but will have to keep this in mind. However, this is something I do to my regular washing machine when I remember. Thanks for the reminder. -
You are very welcome Sondra A!
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I have been using Vinegar ONLY and it has always worked great for me.. clean my machine once a month and never have had a problem, still looks like new...... -
Thanks Eve T, I've always used vinegar to freshen my laundry (like towels) when they need be. You're right, it works great!
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Thanks for posting. My washing machine that is a HE has been one of the first ones on the market made by Maytag many years ago. Still lovin' it. Had to replace the seal once. But that was because the seal was ripped by son washing laundry. Back then, you weren't told to wash your washing machine. Now, I know upon looking around that you are suppose to clean them once a month. LOL -
You're very welcome Tammy! I'm glad to know your older HE machine is still going strong! :)
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I love my HE washer. But it can get NASTY... Ill try this .. Thanks -
You're welcome Kim Mullins Sturgill! Keep us posted on how it works out for you! :)
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Thanks DeeDee
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I have a top loading HE Maytag. Do you think the vinegar and baking soda would so the same thing? I used the sample of Afresh that came with the washer, and I couldn't tell any difference in the smell of the washer or in how the machine looked. The machine always has a musty smell in it after washing clothes or just using the rinse cycle on it. -
Chris J, do you leave the door open after every wash? I found that's a must with an HE washer.
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Hi Chris J! I would think that it would work perfectly fine for your top loader as well. You may want to try a hot water cycle with bleach and see if that does the trick first. Becky is right, its a must that you leave the door open when you are finished washing to allow all the moisture to dry out. Give it a whirl and let us know how it turns out. :)
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I use the Tide washer cleaner. You can find it in the laundry aisle, usually on the top shelf with the Tide products. It is not as expensive as the tablets and works well, although I am definitely going to try the vinegar and baking soda. Thank you so much for this tip. -
Hi Sharon ! I've tried those Tide packets and they just clump up in my dispensing drawer, but yes they are cheaper! Let us know how it works for you! :)
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I will. The Tide doesn't clump on me but I am so excited about your method. I am heading to Sam's Wholesale club to buy lots of vinegar and baking soda tomorrow. Seems those two products work on everything! Green and cheap is always the better way to go.
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My washer will not take powder it is and HE washer also but it says no powder? What shall I do? -
Maria Hmmm? I would maybe try straight vinegar or bleach. Be careful using too much bleach too often though because I've read it tends to deteriorate the rubber seals. Good Luck girlie! :)
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Funny you mention the rubber seals Dee because I did a search on cleaning vinegar for someone on another thread and found a link to a conversation on the Garden Web about a member being told not to use vinegar in any appliance with hoses and rubber seals because it can damage them. I'd never heard such a thing. Quilters have used vinegar in the washers for years to set the color in their fabrics before using them.
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Hi Becky! That's news to me too. I've always used vinegar to freshen my loads of towels and I've not had any problems so far. Thanks for the heads up though! :)
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It seems far fetched to me too Dee. It's been used by housewives for decades and this is the first I ever heard of it being harmful.
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The dry cleaner I use told me they use white vinegar in the rinse cycle to remove any soap residue. The soap residue causes the clothes to scorch when you iron them. -
Aaahh thank you Betty Colbert, this is very good to know! :)
