Laundry HELPPPPPP!!!! It's driving me mad!

patchwork_cat

Do yo know I use surf small and mighty and I'm not convinced it cleans as well. Anyone else use the small and mighty's?

astep70uk

Yes Patchwork cat - this is what I use - I'm sure it used to clean OK but now it doesn't seem to be working!

purpleivy

tried persil small and mighty liq nonbio and don't like it at all! Horrible smell.

Used ariel when on hols and noone got a skin reaaction as they did when I tried other powder previously. It was recommended in Which? as best, so I'm using it. I don't use as much as it says on the box either.

Pooky

Give the machine a run through at the hottest temp with a good handfull of soda crystals in the drum and white vinegar in the draw - this should clean out all the goo - empty the filter and give it a good wash out - don't forget to give the rubber door seal a good clean too.

I always use Lidl's own non bio powder at 30 deg for the majority of my washing and it works great - if I know I've got anything majorly mucky to wash then I chuck in a handfull of soda crystals too.

Hope you get it sorted.

daisyroots_2

babychick wrote: »

the filter is usually at the front of the machine, near the bottom - there will be a flap to open or you may have to take the bottom plinth/cover off (as I do) and there's usually a round bit that you can pull out - this is the bit the collects all the fluff and gunk so could be the root of your problem - have a look in your instruction book if you have it still.

hope you get it fixed!!

must clear my filter too...:rolleyes:

Dearest dumpy and babychick, you have just saved me at least 80 quid!:A

Was literally, sitting here, waiting for the Washing Machine Service Gods to answer their celestial phone, and idling my way down this thread, when your inspired post hit me (metaphorically) between the eyeballs. What is so shaming is that I knew this all along, :ohave done it before, but in my panic to have everything right for my Aussie cousin when she comes on Sunday, I just didn't think. There was more bilge in that filter than on the top shelf of your newsagent, I can tell you, and the machine is back to her dear old self again.

Bless you both, may happiness shower down upon you like sunshine in the Outback, may you never age, may all your chocolate be calorie-free, may you win every lottery and competition you ever go in for - etc., etc., etc...

jo1972

Definately try running an empty hot wash to flush out the tubes, stick some soda crystals in with it too.

It's true that you do get used to the smell of your liquid, why not try a different smell and see if that makes a difference?

doorstep

Sorry to hi-jack your thread OP, but if anyone can help me to locate my filter - I'll be your friend for life!!!!

I have a Candy Eclypsa CE104 and can't for the life of me see where my filter is :mad: !

I've tried getting a new manual (*I'm sorry we don't have one for that model*), searching on the internet (for HOURS!) - to no avail.

Is it possible I don't have one ?

doorstep

Clutterfree

There's a FILTER I should be cleaning out???? :eek:

*runs off to look*

hm71_2

hi all I have a hotpoint machine which gets a bit goopy in the dtergent draw cos of concentrated softner. what hotpoint recommends that as well as regularly cleaning the draw etc.. at leaast twice a year you should do a 90 degree wash with no laundry in it. not overly envromentally friendly but it does clean the machine! Mine is one of hotpoints new aa grade machines so might be worth a go.

Fruball

LOL I was going to suggest you check the filter too.

I never found one on my old machine (am told there must be one ) but on my new one its at the front and gets disgusting so I make oh clean it

I am going to boil mine out with soda crystals this evening having read this

Thanks !

:T