How to Clean the Washing Machine Without Harsh Chemicals
For this cleaning job we use soda crystals and white vinegar both of which are available cheaply at the supermarket.
I prefer to clean the washing machine using more natural products especially as I have young children at home – chemicals are best kept to a minimum especially around inquisitive types! You do have to make sure you store soda crystals out of sight and reach of children as they are an irritant.
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Danielle Odin on May 27, 2017
Well, I clean my clothes and my machine at the same time. I use non-scented bio detergent, Oxi clean powder for heavy soils and white vinegar as a rinse. I am allergic to the rinses offered as all fabric softners have the same composition. My machine is quite old as I live in an apartment that has them and it was here when I moved in and I have no idea how many tenants it has served. It is a stackable unit with the dryer on top. The white vinegar and the Oxi-clean are good cleaner for the machine as well.
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HomyHolds on Apr 14, 2020
Spot on! Your step by step instructions with images is very helpful. I have been using home remedies to clean my washing machine as well. However, sometimes I use a commercial product and I prefer Affresh in that case. I wrote an article on my site as well to clean a washing machine with home remedies. I will love it if you check and give feedback. Thanks!
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Ok.... I want to try this for my front loader. But.... I’ve never heard of “soda crystals nor soda ash”. Please tell me where/what store sells this.
I would like to try this method for cleaning my washer but after reading all the comments, I am a little confused about what soda crystals are. Can you tell me what it is and where to buy it?
Thanks.