Clean your washer basket.
Cleaning a top load washer.
Give attention to the top of the washer the knobs the top of the wash bin and any bleach or fabric softener dispensers.
Open the lid and as the washer tub fills add a quart of white vinegar or bleach.
Do not add any clothes or.
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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.
Close the lid and allow the washer to agitate for about a minute.
Clean the washing machine with bleach.
I used vinegar as it will disinfect the washer without the harsh impact of bleach.
Add vinegar to the washing machine and start a cycle set your washing machine to run on its highest and hottest setting.
To clean the drum of the washer place a washing machine cleaner tablet at the bottom of the washer.
Ensure your washing machine is empty.
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Water should do the trick but you can use a mild cleaner if needed.
Add one quart of bleach set it on the longest cycle for me this was the whitest whites cycle and let the washer agitate for a few minutes then let it sit one hour by pausing the cycle.
Add 3 to 4 cups of white vinegar straight into the washing barrel.
Pull out the drain hose from the drain pipe.
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Set your washer to run the largest load with the hottest water for the longest cycle.
If you can remove the screen and let it soak in boiling water for 15 minutes before placing it back into the washer.
Washing machine cleaner tablet optional.
This pipe is usually not attached.
Or you can use two cups of bleach or vinegar.
Wipe down the exterior.
Fill washing machine tub all the way up with hot water not warm water not cold fill that baby with the hottest water as the setting will allow.
Close the hot and cold water taps that supply water to the appliance.