Use of new washing machine
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Hi Emily, I have a new washer/dryer combination unit that uses very little water. Getting whites white has been a serious challenge. On a daily basis I use white vinegar as a fabric softener and that helps with the whites. After that I'll soak all my whites in a little bleach every few months and then wash them like normal.
I can't be of much help here, but I am thankful you shared this. I didn't realize this could be a downside of the new washers.
I gotta give you a shout-out for that 40 year Maytag! I had a 40+ year old Kenmore that only recently gave out. (If only I could find parts, I bet I could have gotten another 10-15 years out of it!)
They don't make 'em like they used to, eh?
this is probably a strange question. But have you read the manual that came with washer? Might be good start.
Oxyclean will help. You may even want to pre-soak your whites.
I have noticed that some washers give you an extra water option button. Look on the machine or check the owners manual that should have come with the machine. If it didn't, you could always look for it on the Maytag website.
Thank you all for answering. I do use oxyclean (made up my own laundry soap) I did see the extra water button but have not used it yet, I have read the manual. The wonderful man who repairs all our equipment told me I would not like this new machine! It also makes a horrible grinding noise like it is a machine about to give birth! (which would be o.k. if it was new clean clothes!)
Hi Emily,
These new washers are just awful, they run a longer cycle but use less water, trading off 1 resource for another. I have 1 and just hate it, but not enough to make me run to the laundry mat. It seems like the clothes are being moistened rather than enough water to wash them. I fully agree with all the contributors, the living pits are here in the form of a clothes washer.
At the very least you can pause your washer to let the whites "soak" in the minimal amount of water in there. Sorry.