How to Clean Your Washing Machine
by
P.C. Richard & Son
(IC: homeowner)
Dirty clothes go in and clean clothes come out; it’s like magic! Only this magic is limited to how well you take care of your washing machine. Did you know you should clean your washing machine once a month? Dirt and grime that gets removed from your laundry during a washing cycle winds up trapped within the machine, and over time clothes may not come out as clean and fresh smelling as they once did. If you want to keep your washer running at its best and avoid buildup of mold, mildew, and scum that contribute to odor, you need to clean your machine. Here’s how:
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Published August 19th, 2014 3:42 PM
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Suzanne Martin on Aug 15, 2016If you are shopping for a front load washer, make sure you get one with a trap door on the bottom left corner: it'seems there so you can drain the stagnant water and clear your water pump (lint trap). I often find change and buttons in there
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Kim Kilgus Aunkst on Aug 27, 2016I pull the drawers out completely and run them through the dishwasher allowing me to get deeper into the machine to clean.
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