How To Clean a Washing Machine Naturally. How to Clean your Washing Machine Naturally. These instructions are for a top loading washer. If you have a front loader, you can find directions for cleaning your front load washer naturally here. The other day I received this request from a DIY Natural community member I am looking for a way to make the Affresh washing machine tablets or a recipe to clean my new top load washer. The tablets smell of vinegar and baking soda. Any ideas would be helpful. THANKSI quickly thought of my own dirty washing machine and took this as an opportunity to write a post that would hopefully help many others. Why clean your washing machine If the idea of cleaning your washing machine sounds odd to you, lets talk about some reasons it might be helpful Some washers have the tendency to smell bad due to their design. HE washers tend to hold water in certain components, becoming a breeding ground for mold and mildew and causing unpleasant odors. Odors in a washing machine can eventually come off on clean clothing. Hard water causes lime buildup in components and pipes, causing things to run slower. Washing machines and pipes are more efficient when lime is removed. You may live in a humid climate. Constant moisture in the air prevents the washer from completely drying in between loads, causing stale odors and mildew. Often times soap and dirt splash up, leaving grime on parts of the agitator and wash bin that are above the water line. Ours needed a good cleaning. My current washer is a normal non HE top loader, but it definitely fits some of the criteria for needing a good cleaning. We have recently moved to a very humid climate and the washer is constantly dampstrike 1 against having a nice smelling washer. We live in a rental house in which previous renters allowed gunk to build up in parts of the machinestrike 2. When we first moved in 7 months ago, I only cleaned the surface of the gross washing machine, leaving the inside for a day when I had more energystrike 3 for this poor appliance. Im somewhat embarrassed, but Im showing pictures anyway. Lucky for you Im not sending this out as a scratch n sniff article. How to clean a washing machine naturally. Ive seen other tutorials on cleaning top loaders, but many times the directions will recommend using bleach. Not only is bleach a toxic cleaner, but it is also bad for septic systems, which need a certain amount of bacteria present to break down matter. The following instructions will allow you to kill mold, mildew, and keep odors at bay in your washerusing only natural ingredients. This process is safe for septic tanks and safe for all washer components Two common household ingredients are needed for this project. 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Add about  cup of baking soda. Allow the machine to run again to mix in the baking soda. Stop the washer at this point and allow the water to sit for 3. While the hot water, vinegar, and baking soda are penetrating the grime and odors, use a clean cloth dipped in the vinegar water to wipe down your washer. Give attention to the top of the washer, the knobs, the top of the wash bin, and any bleach or fabric softener dispensers. I had to bust out an old toothbrush to detail all the grime that was residing in my washer Ew4. Allow the washing cycle to resume until the water begins draining. If your washer will allow it, turn the knob so the tub will drain while spinning, further cleaning out any gunk that has been loosened up and pushing the vinegar water through the holes in the wash bin. If your washer doesnt allow this, start another hot wash cycle at this point and allow it to run through completely. The scum around the top of the wash bin wiped off very easily with a sponge at this point. Serial Key For Adobe Photoshop Cs2 there. Remember, the water doesnt reach this part, so it may need a little extra attention. Your washing machine is now naturally clean I knew my washer smelled bad, but after cleaning it, my entire laundry room smells completely different Apparently I was just accustomed to the stale odor. If your top load washer is susceptible to getting mold, mildew, or odors, keep the lid open after each use to allow drying. Clean your washer using this method every few months or as needed. Again, keep in mind these instructions are for a top loader washing machine only. If you have a front loader, you can find directions for cleaning your front load washer naturally here. Want more tips on cleaning and living naturally Want more inexpensive, natural cleaner recipes that actually workCheck out our book DIY Natural Household Cleaners for 6.