Fabric Conditioner

fiscalfreckles

I rarely use this these days, as the dispenser drawer on my machine seems blocked and I can't clear it. (The powder section is fine, but the conditioner just sits there).

Having invested in a couple of "bobbly balls" (pardon my French!) that I put in the dryer, I haven't really missed it.

However, now the kids are back at school, their shirts are getting a bit whiffy at times, and smell a bit even after washing, so I thought I'd try using a conditioner on them.

Will I have to hand wash, or even rinse in conditioner after the machine?

Any hints welcome.

(Sorry if this is in the wrong forum).

whatatwit

Hi, can you remove the drawer? If so, get it out and give it a soak.
If not, then try pouring hot water into the conditioner bit or having a poke around with your hand.....it's probably a build up of conditioner and old soap powder that's done it.

basmic

Take the drawer out, wash with a small scoop of soap powder and a decent splash of bleach. While letting the drawer soak in the soloution, wash out the drawer section of the washer - you might need to use a nail brush or toothbrush. Rinse both thoroughly with hot water.

Now put the drawer back into the washer, and put some detergent, a squirt of bleach and a cup (400ml) of white vineger in - don't use malt vinegar, because this will discolour the rubber seal.

Set the machine away on a 90/95c wash, with the extra rinse/aqua plus option enabled if you have such a thing.

Pink.

Hi fiscalfreckles,

This thread might help with the drawer:

cleaning washing machine drawer

Pink

fiscalfreckles

Thanks all. The drawer and surrounding are clean as a whistle, but I will try soaking the tray in hot water & vinegar, and try putting a hot cycle through later with detergent, bleach & vinegar.

(LOL at your comment about malt vinegar, basmic, sent DH out for some white vinegar for cleaning once & guess what he came back with?....sigh!)

I don't want to have to get it repaired as it seems such a small thing & I can do without it really.