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17-12-2017, 11:15 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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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.

You're right Pesta, about leaving the door and drawer open a little after use. It is supposed to help drying it out as you say.
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17-12-2017, 11:21 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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You're right Pesta, about leaving the door and drawer open a little after use. It is supposed to help drying it out as you say.

Ooh good to know I can do sommat right Mupsy
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18-12-2017, 06:06 AM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

Clean a washing machine? I think not... Physician heal thyself.

What ever next? Will you be expecting me to clean the windows? What on earth is rain for?
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18-12-2017, 09:32 AM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

Following with interes!

I often have to pull out the dispenser (with difficulty) as it gets black and yukky, and spent ages cleaning it. But never put through the vinegar, or other stuff. Maybe I oughta eh?

And I never, ever, close the door after a wash! It stays open, until the next time I use, even if only ajar.
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18-12-2017, 11:11 AM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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And I never, ever, close the door after a wash! It stays open, until the next time I use, even if only a jar.
You use your washing machine to clean jars?
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18-12-2017, 02:42 PM
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Now now. My post pacifically sez 'ajar'...not 'a jar'! You bin messing about wiv me words??
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18-12-2017, 03:41 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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Now now. My post pacifically sez 'ajar'...not 'a jar'! You bin messing about wiv me words??
Ooooooooooooooooooooo that's very naughty!!
Shall we ban him?
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18-12-2017, 07:11 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

Almost 70 posts on how to clean a washing machine. Gawd, just buy something from the shop and stick it in.

Ps, what's a soap drawer?
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18-12-2017, 09:36 PM
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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Almost 70 posts on how to clean a washing machine. Gawd, just buy something from the shop and stick it in.

Ps, what's a soap drawer?
It's an option to using those tablet things that you put in with your washing. You can also add fabric conditioner in the same drawer.

Of course, if you are washing jars, I think it might be better to use dishwasher tablets.
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Re: How often do you clean your washing machine?

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Of course, if you are washing jars, I think it might be better to use dishwasher tablets.
What if you are washing thongs?
 
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