How to Clean your Washing Machine

How long has it been since you last cleaned your washing machine? I cleaned mine today (I try to do it every month!)

Cleaning your washer with Vinegar is the easiest thing you could every do, & believe it or not, your washing machine NEEDS to be cleaned.

The dirt that is washed out of your clothes will produce bacteria in the machine, even with a stainless steel drum – bacteria can accumulate in the hoses also, which also need to be taken off and cleaned regularly too.

Cleaning your washer will lengthen the life of your machine… and save you money later on.

It’s as easy as grabbing a few cups of Vinegar from your pantry:

1. Pour 2 C. Vinegar into the machine (I also add Tea Tree Oil or Lemon Essential Oil but that is not required)
2. Run it for 3 minutes on hot
3. Then stop the machine – however you do that – I have to push the button in.
4. Let it sit overnight
5. The next morning, pull out the knob, let it finish, and then run a rinse cycle on cold.

And always try to keep your washer open when not in use – it prevents a stinky smell (and allows the air to circulate!)