How to Clean a Top Loading Washing Machine
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Instructions
Start by cleaning the exterior of your top load washing machine.
- Mix 1 cup of hot water and ½ cup vinegar. Dampen a clean cloth in the vinegar solution and wipe down all the surfaces. Really put some elbow grease into it, including the knobs as well.
- Open the top and wipe down the inside of the lid. Sometimes dirt and soap splash it, leaving a build-up of grime. Use cotton swabs to get in the crevices.
- Remove any bleach or fabric softener dispensers (when possible) and scrub the dispenser with your scrub brush dipped in the vinegar solution.
- Finally, use your scrub brush to clean the agitator and take a peek at the top of the wash bin. Wipe with a cloth if necessary.
Set your washer to the hottest setting, on the largest load, and the longest wash and spin cycle.
- Let the washer fill with hot water and add 4 cups of bleach. Allow the washer to agitate for 2 minutes, then turn the washer off and let it sit for 1 hour.
- Head out to the kitchen and try two of our 30-minute meals — I mean, you have an hour to kill!
- After an hour, turn the washer back on and let it finish the cycle.
After the first cycle has finished, turn the washer back on and fill it with hot water again.
- Pour in 4 cups vinegar and allow the washer to agitate for 2 minutes, then turn the washer off and let it sit for 1 hour. Maybe watch an episode or two of your favorite show! No point in hanging around the laundry room. After an hour, turn the washer back on and let it finish the cycle