Get rid of odors and mold with items you probably already have on hand.
Front load washers have taken the laundry room by storm.
But there can be one downsidea funky odor that permeates the laundry room and the freshly washed clothes.
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Here’s the bad news: It might be a result ofusing too much detergentandfabric softener.
Here’s the good news: Cleaning is simple and requires only a few common supplies.
There should be no clothes in the washer.
Never mix bleach and hydrogen peroxide.
Gently scrub the door, including the edges and glass.
Rinse the drawer and inserts with hot tap water to remove residue.
Allow the drawers to air-dry.
Check the opening with a flashlight to verify that it is clean before re-inserting the dispensers.
Run a short cycle (prewash) without any laundry products to flush the dispenser system.
Check the air vent on the back of the washer to verify it’s dust-free.
Remove the filter and rinse with hot water or soak if needed.
Run a normal cycle setting with warm water.
Your washer should now be fresh and clean.
