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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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17-12-2017, 07:51 PM
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OK just opened that little door thing a the bottom of the washing machine .
indeed the little screws plug and water stated coming out all over the floor .......
Will read the instructions tomorrow ........
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17-12-2017, 07:53 PM
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90 deg will kill all Bacteria, or 75deg will do if your m/c has that setting
Why do we want to kill all Bacteria ?
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17-12-2017, 08:06 PM
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Why do we want to kill all Bacteria ?
The black stuff growing in your washer is mould and bacteria, that makes it smell and your clothes smell, a 90 wash will, over time get rid of all this stuff and keep your washer clean
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17-12-2017, 08:09 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

I haven't actually got any black stiff growing ( it's only a few months old)
We never cleaned the old washer and the clothles didn't smell
( well I never noticed if they did ) I don't use a dryer always put the clothles out on the line so they always smell nice .
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17-12-2017, 08:21 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
I haven't actually got any black stiff growing ( it's only a few months old)
We never cleaned the old washer and the clothles didn't smell
( well I never noticed if they did ) I don't use a dryer always put the clothles out on the line so they always smell nice .
Did the old washer fill with hot water?, did you use bio washing powders.?
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17-12-2017, 09:33 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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apparently you are supposed to clean your filter every month for maximum efficiently.
Thanks. Have just informed the wife.
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17-12-2017, 10:31 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

Originally Posted by Muddy ->
OK just opened that little door thing a the bottom of the washing machine .
indeed the little screws plug and water stated coming out all over the floor .......

Will read the instructions tomorrow ........

Same happened to me Muddy - twice.
I don't take the darn thing out any more.

I take the soap drawer out and clean it and wipe round inside where the soap drawer fits, then use of the cleaners I said about earlier and do a 60 degs wash to clean all the inside.
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17-12-2017, 10:54 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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I use vinegar powder, which is used in massive quantities in food manufacturing.

You can also sprinkle it on your chips like salt.

It stops your chips getting soggy.
I've sent for some! (Amazon)

I hope it's nice!
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17-12-2017, 11:00 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

Erm, I've cleaned it once - last month actually! I've had it for about 12 yrs

I do dry the machine after I've used it, the drum and rubber plus the filling up drawers. I also leave the door and drawer open for 24 hrs just to make sure.

Last month I noticed a bit of a whiff so I shoved in some white vinegar and baking soda (I think it was) and did a quick wash cycle.

Never cleaned the filter... I know it's supposed to leak water when it's opened, so I've never done it.
 
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