Cleaning a washing machine

thriftymoo

Hi all

I've done a search for this and cant find anything but im sure someone must have asked this before.

I've just moved into a new flat and the washing machine here is manky! I want to give a good clean and i was wondering if there is anything that i can use to do this? I was thinking of putting it on a hot wash and was wondering if theres anything i can add to this, bicarb maybe?? The door seal is black and i've tried scrubbing it with stardrops to no avail!

any help would be fab!

thanks

Lysa:o

Pink.

Hi lysasparkles,

These threads should help you to sort it out:

Cleaning a washing machine

how to clean mildewy rim on washing machine?

Smelly Washing Machine!!!

cleaning washing machine drawer

I'll add your thread to the first link later to keep the suggestions together.

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thriftymoo

thank u just what i was looking for!

bunny999

I am getting greasy marks on clothes than have been in the washing machine. What can I do to prevent this ?

kaya

nothing(apart from buying new bearings), if you have greasy dark spots on your clothes your bearings are on there way out, the inside of your machine gets cleaned and rinsed with hot soapy water every time you do a wash cycle

bunny999

Exuse my ignorance, what are the bearings ? The machine is only a few months old. The greasy marks have only happened a few times, not on all clothing and not every wash.

sewprettymoo

have you tried setting the machine away on as hot a cycle as possible with nothing inside? If its a problem with the machine it won't make the problem go away but it might help temporarily? i've just cleaned mine through with white vinegar and it worked fine.

happytails

id put a load of soda crystals in the drawer compartment of the machine. Machine empty otherwise. Run your hottest wash (usually 90/95c) and this should clean all your machine and pipes of any gunk build up. We do ours every 3 months as we do alot of washing and keeps things nice and fresh x

zippychick

Hi Bunny

I've merged this with an existing thread on washing machines. I must do the same myself actually! Good reminder

thanks
Zip

Rubby_Dubby

thanks for all the great washing machine tips - i'd quite forgotten about the wonders of vinegar - i already use it or lemon juice to descale around the taps - thank you all

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