Using Clorox wipes after spraying vinegar is a no-no. The result is the formation of chlorine gas, which when it comes in contact with moisture forms hydrochloric acid. Our bodies have a lot of water and if the chlorine gas comes into contact with our skin, eyes, or is inhaled the acids formed can do significant damage. It's OK to use both of these products as long as there is a thorough rinsing done in between them.
Mine is three-years-old and is as clean as when it was new. Wipe the gasket down with a washcloth at the end of your wash day - really get into every fold. Remove the dispenser drawer and dry the top, bottom and sides of the compartment. Leave the drawer out to drain and dry overnight before putting it back. Every six months, drain and clean out the filter and never skip running the cleaning cycle when the machine prompts you to. One final thing, always leave the door open or ajar to prevent odors and mold. All of these steps are quick, easy and very effective.
Just cancelled my appt. with an appliance insurance company after seeing your video last night. after setting up an appt. with an appliance insurance company. I asked them to replace the rubber with the mold and the dispenser compartment which wasn't releasing the softner. I had never had these problems before and never new it had to be cleaned aside from affresh. Thank you so much for posting this! I wish I took before/after photos because the machine is 95% mold free and clean. Took a lot of elbow grease, bleach, 2 tablets of affresh for the after math but it looks amazing. God bless you and keep these videos coming ❤️
Thank you so much for taking your time to tell me about your experience. Your message really made me feel so good! I'm glad to have been able to help. Those front loaders especially get gross. They have many pros but keeping them clean can be a challenge. I also made a second video to this one with a few updates to make the cleaning of the even easier. The link to it is in the description box of this video. Thank you again for your message and your kind words. It means a lot to me to have heard this from you 🙂
I just watched another video and it turns out that when cleaning the filter trap at the bottom, there is a little hose in that compartment that you pull out, remove the plug in the end, allowing the dirty water to easily drain that bottom compartment into a bucket/pan before unscrewing the filter itself. It helps with not having to let the water in the filter run out all in that that bottom filter compartment and likely onto the floor. Then you replace the plug in the hose, screw the filter/trap back in and are ready to go. Thanks for all the tips!
Listen!! I am SO SO HAPPY that you told me this!!!!! THANK YOU!! I’m getting in that area today to give it a good deep clean and I’m reading your instructions as I go. I can not thank you enough for taking your time to fill me in. You helped me out tremendously!! I appreciate it!!
🙂 I saw another video too, and you can actually remove the soap dispenser. Mold and soap and mildew can build up above the part you add the soap too. They also said using powdered soap and less softener will help.
TY for that tip. But why does the little hose need to be removed and water drained ? Should the "dirty water" not be drained when the washer is done doing a load ? It would only make sense.
TYSM for your video. You've inspired me to clean my washer again to get the rest of the mold off. A few things for those who do not know. #1, the dispenser drawer comes completely out and every blue piece comes out as well so you separate/take apart every piece of the dispenser drawer, wash out in the sink then manually dry as much as you can. Let everything air dry keeping it all sparate. Ensure it's COMPLETELY dry before putting back together and back in its home. #2, the black hose next to the filter is the drain hose. You take the cap off to drain the water into a container, which is a good amount of water. Then you remove the filter after, never before. And PLEASE NEVER mix vinegar and bleach or use bleach or bleach products after using vinegar unless you have thoroughly rinsed & dried the vinegar off the area.
Another alternative to washer cleaner tablets is using washing soda (sodium carbonate) or oxygen bleach (sodium per carbonate) like oxiclean. Use like 1 or 2 cups and run a hottest cycle. It’s one of the main ingredients used in those afresh cleaner tabs. It helps to sanitise and help to remove detergent buildup. Also it has a stronger ph than baking soda. It worked well when I took my front loader out of storage as it has a lot of mould build up. It seriously clean it all up to brand new.
I use pure percarbonate. Oxiclean is only 30% and the rest is anti-caking agents and filler. About 50gm in 2.5 cu ft or 60-litre drum is good enough. Use more if your machine is larger. Can't say enough good things about oxygen bleach to clean out the drum. I also add a pound or a half kilo of clean fabric like hand towels to the drum. Helps to better swish the water all around the machine especially if it's a front loader and does a better job of cleaning than without.
hi there, white vinegar can actually corrode rubber parts in washing machines because of its strong acidity. this can cause leaks and its now something we want to deal with. instead using a disinfectant from the store and then putting a hot wash on should clean the mold up pretty well.
I came here to look for advise on cleaning my washing machine and left with advise + so much inspiration and warmth inside after seeing your positive responses to the comments here! Thanks for sharing your positivity and warmth!
Oh my goodness 🥹 Thank you!!!! 🙏 Your message is so fulfilling and means so much to me!!! It means a lot to me to respond to everyone and it feels so good to hear how you appreciate that. I appreciate your beautiful comment to me and I'm very grateful to have you here. It's been a pleasure! Thank you too for sharing your warmth here with me 🙂 ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you Alpha! That area is so gross! I’m glad you got yours out too and got it cleaned up and sanitized. It definitely feels so much better when it is.
Very informative video, I have the same washer machine, currently the process of cleaning the drum in mine, I dumped 2 cups of baking soda and 4 cups of vinegar and what a difference. Just a tip, if you push on the button on the back of the tray in between the detergent and softener/ bleach tray it will pull all the way out and you will find more mold
Oh no!!! I'd first ask the complex manager to exchange your washer and dryer for a newer or (not moldy) one first before going through all the work. They should supply you with one because supplying anything moldy in a complex I believe is against health code regulations 😉 for real though. Let me know how it goes either way.
That rubber lining can get so gross in the front of my washer 😝 I appreciate seeing how you get it clean. You’re lucky that you have that little door to drain your washing machine. I have to unscrew the entire back of mine to get to my drain.
Mine does not have a front drain either. But your saying if you take the back off there is one? I am contemplating buying a new washer because mine is do bad.
We have the same washer and I recently used this video to give it a cleaning. It was definitely moldy. I had better results removing the mold with bleach though.
You have inspired me to tackle the gasket on my front load machine. However, it is frightening to see you mix all those chemicals. Mixing bleach and vinegar is toxic. But I would not
Yes, I need to make a new video. I did wipe out each item before I used anything different but still, it’s not the best way. I will post an updated video very soon. Also, There is a hose connected to the gasket that helps the water pour out so it doesn’t get all over the floor. One of my friends here told me about It and sure enough, if you get a close look, there is a small skinny black hose attached inside there. It’ll help you out a lot. Thank you for reaching out to me 🙏 I’m very glad to have you here 🙂
@@myranda_achvan You have a great attitude receiving feedback on the risks of mixing bleach and vinegar and hearing about the filter drain hose. None of us knows everything (I knew about vinegar/bleach danger but didn't even know my washing machine had a drain filter). Your willingness to continue refining your teaching is all any of us should ask of an educator. Thanks for your sharing your life lessons.
You know you can remove the drawer from the washing machine. There is a button on one side of the inside of the drawer. You push it downwards and then the drawer should just come out. Then you can clean it really well in the sink. Some people even put theirs in the dishwasher.
😃 I am so excited for this news!!! Congratulations 🍾 🥂Getting a new house is a beautiful chapter for you!! And I am so so excited about you getting a front loader. They do take a bit more work to keep clean but they are nice to have. In my opinion, they are worth it. It's also a bonus that they are esthetically pleasing. Let me know which one you decide on getting. Keep me posted 🙂
We are getting an LG washtower. The space for the washing machine I have now will be where the water softener goes soon I HAVE to have a wash tower. I have always had a day for laundry. It's me and the hub so not all of laundry but we have king size sheets blankets etc..I have already started aside the time to clean the beauty after the "day". I am going to feel like the Jetsons. Starting the Machine from my phone. Smart technology.Excited????? You bet..
Pull out your soap dispenser tray and you'll cringe. Its just as moldy. Just cleaned ours. Also pull off the 3 washer baffles inside the tub. Ours was absolutely disgusting. Thanx again for the informative video. Im cleaning the rubber boot liner next !!!
I have used both top load washers and front load washers. I can definitely remember seeing mold in the front loaders. Like everyone else, I prefer the front loaders because of the ease i enjoy when loading them. Right now, I don’t recall seeing mold growing in the top loader I have now. I will admit I have not been able to look since my accident. One thing I have now that I didn’t before is my top load washer suggests a certain tablet to use to clean it with. I have used it a few times, and now I need to grab some more. I plan to get out tomorrow morning and will get a box of them
I'm so sorry for your incident. I hope you are feeling better every dat. Which tablet are you using Brian? Just curious, I always enjoy trying new things.
@@myranda_achvan thank you so much! I feel better with each passing day. I use Affresh washer cleaner . That is what the makers of my washer suggests to use
@@myranda_achvan you’re welcome and thank you! Who would have thought our gym teachers would be right - the key to our youth is through physical fitness
Never cleaned my machines, and have never seen any mold. However, 3 weeks ago the machine indicated that it need to self clean. This was the first time since I have this machine... Have it for over 3 years.
The dispenser drawer will pull out by pressing down on the tab in the back of the drawer. You will find mold behind the dispenser. Also the debris basket is to be removed after draining the basket with the hose to the left. The door flap can also be removed to assist in the cleaning process. I have not read all of the comments so this info may have already been covered. Peace.
Hello mam..i am usinh IFB washer..but today i watched ur video and got inspired to clean my washer..but there are mold and black spots around the rubber which is in the front..can u recommend any mould cleaner.pls reply i am new to it..
I have the exact set of machines. The drawer pulls completely out and ALL the blue parts pop out the clean really good and you need to clean under the drawer. And in the bottom compartment there is a black tube that you are supposed to pull out that has a white plug on the end and that is how you drain the water out. You just don't pull the filter right out. Clean in the hole that the filter goes in with a baby bottle brush.
The detergent tray comes all of the way out. Remove it by depressing the tab near where you put in bleach and pull out. Clean inside that compartment. I clean my washer every 4 weeks.
Yes 🙂 again too, I know this now as well. I wish I'd known back when I released this video and back even before when I started to clean it 😬 The UA-cam algorithm doesn't push the newer version of this video that I made as much as this one. Before this washer, I had a top loader. So what I knew at the time, I tried to share with everyone to make some things a bit more simple if possible since they were things I had to learn myself.
How long do you wait between applications of different solutions? So far I gather: 1. Spray the ring with vinegar. Let sit for 1+ hour. Do you wipe it before you use Clorox wipes? 2. Clorox wipe around. How long after vinegar application do you do this? 3. Use the CLR mold remover. I’d assume wait for the Clorox wipes to air dry before using the CLR? You have the same washer and dryer that I have. It’s not in the video, but what disinfectant do you use in your dryer? And do you just use myers to freshen up the smell? Are there any other options you’ve liked? Like ram and hammer and such? Thank you for any info you can provide!
Thank you for reaching out Jacob 🙂 I appreciate your questions. They are all very good ones too. How bad is the mold in yours? I'm curious because it would make a bit of difference if it were less. If you have less, I would use only the CLR mold remover and that should do the trick. Once your mold is removed, a random pray of vinegar every week and a half or so with an hour sit would be preventative for sure. And the vinegar is natural so that is perfect for keeping it up. So in the video, mine was pretty bad. I used the vinegar and I wiped that out Very good with a wet cloth and a tiny bit of soap. Then I went over it quick with the Clorox wipe to get any more germs that may be there. That was to be thorough and mostly for satisfaction but not necessary unless you feel. After you make sure the vinegar is cleaned and diluted then the clear mold will get anything stubborn. I used the Mrs Meyers to freshen it up. I do that sometimes between washes too just to wipe it down. Also, if you wipe the outside of your washer, don't use Clorox where the letters are you know, where you pick delicate, normal, bedding, all that. That Clorox will take your letters off. Just a heads up. I will be making an updated video soon to answer and be more in depth to simplify this process more. Stick around so you can see it. I found something else recently that Worked wonders and will explain it about it then too.
I appreciate your advice! That you! I don't leave the liquid drawer open. That I'll definitely start to do for now on. I appreciate the heads up on that. The door though. I always leave it open and this still occurs. It doesn't happen too quick but it does happen over a little time. What do you think about that?
@@myranda_achvan I don’t know if you do that but still ; I always wipe dry the seal of the washer and keep it open. It helps me get rid of the lint and dry down the seal. After each use, I take out the drawer and let the remaining water go down a sink. Most of the time the drawer is kept on top of the washer so that the tubing inside is kept dry. Once a week after a wash, I spray vinegar in the tubing of the drawer ( mainly the top where the water dispense to descale and the far end )and the door seal and let it work for about 5 min, after that I dry the door seal and the washer aerate. I don’t dry the tubing of the drawer. It’s about 1 min to 6 min of a routine that my mother thought me and my mom never had mildew or mold in her front load. I myself never had mold or mildew and my door seal looks brand new 🤷♀️ Another trick; Using vinegar as a softener or putting borax with the detergent in each load will help the acidity go down and prevent the mold surviving if nothing else work. there is a last trick, but it’s a tad annoying ; investing in a dehumidifier. My mother used one at some point for a old washer (15 y) who kept water down the drum (it was impossible to see but if you where moving the drum you could hear the water moving) ; mold would develop in between wash … in her case she had to pour a good amount of vinegar to prevent mold and let the dehumidifier operate near the door. so yeah a dehumidifier is a last resort if nothing else work because mold need moisture and obscurity and a good ph thrive. It will definitely work for the seal and drum if need be. Omg i wrote a book, I’m sorry 🥲
Thanks girl you did great showing how to clean Samsungw washer. Couple of things I will add here which will help. The drain to clean under the washer you need to drain with house attached before opening the filter. Filter will clean better in sing with tooth brush. The show box will come all the way out. In middle yiu see tap with lines on that press down and the whole thing comes out. You will not believe how much mold under and over in this area and lots of soap residue. Also in manual they recommend fill soap compartment with bleach and run clean cycle.
White vinegar works like magic! I'm so glad to hear that from you. Also, if anyone ever gets sick in the car (I have 3 children so this has happened many times) you can put white vinegar in a bowl and leave it sit in the car overnight and it will soak up all the scent molecules. Works like a charm.
Myranda you can pull that black tubing out by the filter remove the plug drain your washer put the plug back in and shove the tubing back in the machine. The door also pops off for easy cleaning. The water should be drained at least once a month this helps that stink.
You are awesome. Thank you 🙏 I made an updated video on cleaning the washer and did that. Of everyone that has watched, you and only one other friend told me this. I’m so so glad that I know this now. What a difference it made in keeping the stinky water clear from the floor. I love your name too! That’s great ♥️
Start to learn how to use a washing machine, because you guys doesn't know, that way mould and nasty stuff appear! Use hot and extra hot if you got, buy a machine that have a heating element inside for reaching the right temperature, and use at least once a week s extra hot or hot washing towels whites beddings with powder detergent and oxygen additive, some times do a rinse with clorine bleach, and once every 2 months do a tub cleaning cycle with 200ml of citric acid! Your machine will last 20 years and will stay very clean like new! For dark clothes you can use liquid for dark and cold but at least once a week an hot cycle with power for removing the nasty liquid detergent that build up inside with the bacteria of the clothes! Also the door and the detergent drawer need to be allways open when not used! Remember extra hot hot water, hot like you 😍😛😘
😆😍 you’re so sweet! Thank you for your tips🙏 I’m very grateful!!! I’m taking a screen shot of your message to put in my phone for notes to self ♥️♥️♥️ keep in touch!!
@@myranda_achvan when you need same sweet you can write me honey, I will let you ride around Italy with my Ferrari and Porsche! with the best food in the world 😆😉😜 keep in mind not gelouse if you married 😎
Okay for all you folks out there cleaning just that little boot doesn't do it. If you've ever had one of these apart, meaning completely apart, the entire outside of the drum is covered in glack.. the same glack that gets in the boot, covers the entire outside of the drum that you cannot see. That is the smell you get. So we need someone to come up with a way to clean the outside of the drum without having to take the entire washing machine apart.
Thanks for sharing those tips. Definitely, I will use those recommended items to cleaning my washer. As always , you just look beautiful :) Have a great week!!
You can remove the whole detergent dispenser and clean behind it too…when I removed the bottom filter on my unit lots of water comes pouring out and I can’t capture it…I don’t have a low profile pan that fits under the machine (stack unit)…very annoying.
Oh wow!!! There is nothing that you could put underneath to catch that water? May I ask what kind of washer you have?? So curious about this situation. Btw, you are super gorgeous!!! Your profile pic is a dream.
You are amazing!! I too was a single parent for 5 years. I know what it takes. I have alot of respect for what you are doing and already think so highly of you for it. You're one of the great ones. I appreciate your kind comment here. What you said means a lot to me. I did deep research and worked very hard to make this daunting issue simplified and easy to manage. I'm glad it was so helpful. Thank you.
I love your video and I have the exact washer. I hate the smell, mold and want to get rid of. I've had for 5 years and hate cleaning. But I'm going to try all suggestions. Thanks
I feel you!! I have never struggled so much with attention to the washer!!! It does wash good though! That's a benefit.. I try to remember that when the upkeep is being a pain in my A double S.
I’m so glad you’re here Danna! Thank you for reaching out to me 🙂 It did smell so SOOO bad lol! I gagged so many times but I took that footage out bc I didn’t think anyone would want to see that 🤣
You completely missed a hidden area that is the hardest and worst area to clean and that is the jets on the roof inside the soap dispenser area. It is super easy to miss and be neglected. The jets become clogged with mold and that is why the dispenser backs up.
Watching you clean the door of the bottom of your machine you can remove the we door and there is a tube that empties out the water before you unscrew the filter to clean.
Thank you Adrian!! I’m so glad it helped 🙂 I will be making a updated even more thorough video very soon that will include some great questions that have been asked over time from my subscribers.
Just wipe your washer dry with a cloth after each wash and leave it open for ventilation run a hot cycle every now and then with a dishwasher tablet and this will never happen
I've got black mold in a machine i got with the place I rented, I'm trying to clean it but the mold goes right through the system by the looks of it. The pipe which connects the draw to the drum is also full of mold, aside froma special tool to scrub those internal pipes I'm at a loss, I'm not even sure it's worth cleaning or just asking for it to be replaced? has the mold gone too far?
This is everyone's washer. They get very gross!! I hope this video helps you out in getting that area clean for laundry days🧺. Thank you all for your support 🤗💕 I'm glad to have you here!! instagram.com/myrandaachvan/
I've had mine 10 years and have very minimal mold which i saw the first time.. yes in 10 years. My uncle told me after i wash to keep the door open at least a day so that the moisture can air out... which is probably why i really do not have any mold. It doesn't look attractive keeping it up but it works.... This was a nice video too
@@TanyaScorpio hey 😃♥️♥️ Thank you for your message!!! Thank you also for your kind words and suggestion!! I totally agree to keep that door open. It really does help. I had started doing that too because when it was shut it’d make such a bad smell. I loved your message. Im so sorry I am just now replying! I just seen it now which is very unusual that it was missed somehow. Im not sure what happened there. I hope your having a wonderful day my friend and keeping healthy. I know everyone seems to be getting sick this winter. Whew!!
In ifaly we only have front ooader since ever never hapoened in our washer, just because we know how to use! You americans just use soeed cycle for his heavy huge machine, we wash normally clotesh minimum for 1,40h and is half of capacity of he american washers, and whites with oreqash extra rinse heavy duty extra hot wash it gona last 3 hours i orefer he sntistain hat is 3.58 h for a single wash! My machine is like new!
I've never had and any mould in any of my washing machine s I remove the draw and when I remove the draw I wipe the inner part top and bottom . after every wash and wash and drain it on the draining rack I wipe the rubber and inside the machine with white vinegar then dry the entire machine dry and the drainage pipe done at the same time and do a complete descale once a month and will do the same with my new machine I don't know how anyone cannot leave it six months between cleans just totally gross most of the washing machine I've used were provided by a private landlord and a few years back one of them was a shared one and one of the buildings tenants used to have a go at me for the use of the vinegar before my and after my use the land lord agreed with me and allowed me to carry on using it and the weekly descaler
@@kymclinton3140 i think people naturally close the door because that's what has always been done.. and not realizing mold is growing. I never had this with my old top loader and once i got a front loader. My uncle told me not to close the door and let it air out so i do that and after 11 years my mold is barely barely noticeable. I have been closing my dispenser and realizing why i was getting mold because I'm closing it. These new and improved W/H come with new instructions lol
Not trying to be mean but this should be done way more than every 6 months 🤢 I'm not even a stay at home mom.. work over time every week and do this every few weeks! Helps prevent it getting so gross. And leaving the door open helps air it out
Absolutely! Yes, leaving the door open does help tremendously. I try to get my family on the same page with that but it takes a lot of reminding. Can’t wait till it comes natural for everyone 😄 hands down, you are a super strong woman working all those hours and keeping up with the house work!! 👏💞
Hey 👋 I’m glad you pointed that out. It is not something I had really thought about in all honestly. It didn’t harm anything but you’re right, maybe it could cause some underlying harm. I’m so glad I had on gloves for sure!!
What you see and clean here is just 5 for cent of the dirty and mold that theres inside! The detergent drawer need to be get out completerly and clean all the inside of the location of he detergent drawer that for sure is black
I do leave the door open now. A while back I didn't. I still catch it closed at times if someone in the house does laundry other than me and I have to remind them because it makes the difference for sure
Something else to check is the drain holes at the bottom of the gasket. They can get blocked and hold water in the gasket. A cotton bud or matchstick can help unblock these holes
So satisfying to watch thanks for sharing need to check mine morrow done me draw a few weeks back 🤢 always forget to do the bottom bit . Hope you good have a lovely week 💚 xx
Hey Tina 💞I'm glad you are here with me girl!! Thank you. Yes, it so crazy to think something you put soap in to clean would actually get so gross! They are so nasty sometimes.
My dear friend,, thank you for your time with messaging me 🙏 your time means so much to me. I have a second (updated) to this one, where I show those things. You're so right!!! Hose areas are so gross!!
I didn’t know we had to wash our washers…I just checked and I have so much mold and gunk. I got a scrubber and gunk kept coming out. I got my washer 5 years ago….
I didn't know either that there were places in the washer like this that collected this grime till our started to smell very bad despite cleaning out the drum. That's why I made this video to help out. They really do get so gross. I'm so glad you got yours taken care of. I bet you feel so good putting your clothes in there knowing it's so clean. I know I do. ☺️
Darkness and dampness = mold so either you wipe each time or leave things open and exposed to light which with that gasket you can’t it’s gonna be a lot of work keeping up. This sucks, good video though.
Hey Jonathan! Thank you for reaching out to me! Front Load washers are amazing but they come also with the setback of more maintenance. Please let me know the brand and model number of your front loader so I can help. Also, it'll help me to help you if you send me a picture of your washer on Instagram. Unfortunately, I can not receive pictures here on UA-cam. My Instagram handle is: myranda_achvan
I don’t see links for products that you have been using in this video. Can you please share it with me. I am especially interested in the little brush. Thanks
Yes!!! Mine is terrible and I can't get it to come clean at all!! I have tried a lot of different cleaning products! Im going to try the white vinegar and baking soda method and allow it to sit for an hour and also clean the filter trap! There's been a recall on my HE dryer bc of the rubber piece gets so moldy and gross 😝 but its too late for me to do anything about it. I bought it as a display at Lowe's for $600! I really need a new washer! I hate it! I will NEVER buy one again like this brand.
Hey ☺️ Yes, I know this now. I made an updated video because of this a while back. I'm so glad you reached out to take a moment to say so though. Thank you 🙏
It definitely feels like it's more to maintain from why I can remember from having a top loader. My washer sits high so o have to have a front loader or I wouldn't be able to reach 😆 Why do you feel like you prefer the top loader?
@@myranda_achvan Top loader is easier to keep the lid open when not in use. I add the soap directly into the wash avoiding the cleaning of thous trays/ Then lastly I never had to mess with that drain on the bottom. My side loader is on the ground so no bucket can even be placed there... Now I will be hand drying the gasket after each use, pulling the soap trays out weekly to dry and draining onto towels every month to avoid anything growing and setting up shop.
@@jeremyrobbins9064 they really are a lot of maintenance. One of the pros is that they are suppose to be more gentle on the clothes and spin more water out than a top loader. I don't believe it's significant enough to invest all the extra cleaning it takes for maintaining them.
You can’t go wrong with that. I made a updated video recently. One of my friends here told me to do that. I didn’t know for the longest time that the whole thing comes out. So grateful always for great tips ♥️
Do you have a front load washer? Or do you have a top load washer? If you have a front loader, would you let me know please which one you have? Thank you 🙂
I didn’t delude the vinegar. It’s ok as long as it is white vinegar. Cider vinegar can be used too but would need to be deluded, the acidity is stronger. After you’re done, run your washer through self clean. It’ll be like new
I liked the video however the Meyers cleaner u are using is not a disinfect at all. None of the mrs meters cleaners offer any type of anti bacterial properties.
Thank you for you message 🙂 I believe vinegar would be the best disinfectant as far as a green product goes. You’re right, Mrs. Meyers doesn’t claim to be a disinfectant but one of the ingredients in Mrs. Meyers is methyl 2-sulfolaurate which is a soap. Soaps are either ionic or nonionic, with the ionic ones being more efficient and the nonionic ones easier on the skin. That’s their “natural like” disinfectant. But to be most certain, vinegar will always do the trick which is most likely what I’ll be using here on to be 100%
How do you reach up in the innermost ring of the rubber gasket to clean off the mold there? That part of the rubber gasket is pushed tight against the drum that there is no way for me to reach up there. Thanks
I put vinegar in a spray bottle and get it that way. If you can pull on the edge, even the tiniest bit and spray, the vinegar will run down in there. You don’t need to scrub it, the vinegar will kill the mold. Let me know how it goes.
Using Clorox wipes after spraying vinegar is a no-no. The result is the formation of chlorine gas, which when it comes in contact with moisture forms hydrochloric acid. Our bodies have a lot of water and if the chlorine gas comes into contact with our skin, eyes, or is inhaled the acids formed can do significant damage. It's OK to use both of these products as long as there is a thorough rinsing done in between them.
I appreciate your knowledge on that Glenn. ♥️ Thank you 🙏
Mine is three-years-old and is as clean as when it was new. Wipe the gasket down with a washcloth at the end of your wash day - really get into every fold. Remove the dispenser drawer and dry the top, bottom and sides of the compartment. Leave the drawer out to drain and dry overnight before putting it back. Every six months, drain and clean out the filter and never skip running the cleaning cycle when the machine prompts you to. One final thing, always leave the door open or ajar to prevent odors and mold. All of these steps are quick, easy and very effective.
TYSM ❤
Just cancelled my appt. with an appliance insurance company after seeing your video last night. after setting up an appt. with an appliance insurance company. I asked them to replace the rubber with the mold and the dispenser compartment which wasn't releasing the softner. I had never had these problems before and never new it had to be cleaned aside from affresh. Thank you so much for posting this! I wish I took before/after photos because the machine is 95% mold free and clean. Took a lot of elbow grease, bleach, 2 tablets of affresh for the after math but it looks amazing. God bless you and keep these videos coming ❤️
Thank you so much for taking your time to tell me about your experience. Your message really made me feel so good! I'm glad to have been able to help. Those front loaders especially get gross. They have many pros but keeping them clean can be a challenge. I also made a second video to this one with a few updates to make the cleaning of the even easier. The link to it is in the description box of this video. Thank you again for your message and your kind words. It means a lot to me to have heard this from you 🙂
I just watched another video and it turns out that when cleaning the filter trap at the bottom, there is a little hose in that compartment that you pull out, remove the plug in the end, allowing the dirty water to easily drain that bottom compartment into a bucket/pan before unscrewing the filter itself. It helps with not having to let the water in the filter run out all in that that bottom filter compartment and likely onto the floor. Then you replace the plug in the hose, screw the filter/trap back in and are ready to go. Thanks for all the tips!
Listen!! I am SO SO HAPPY that you told me this!!!!! THANK YOU!! I’m getting in that area today to give it a good deep clean and I’m reading your instructions as I go. I can not thank you enough for taking your time to fill me in. You helped me out tremendously!! I appreciate it!!
🙂 I saw another video too, and you can actually remove the soap dispenser. Mold and soap and mildew can build up above the part you add the soap too. They also said using powdered soap and less softener will help.
TY for that tip. But why does the little hose need to be removed and water drained ? Should the "dirty water" not be drained when the washer is done doing a load ? It would only make sense.
@@scampi01gmail91 good question. Why aren't they built with an internal fan to prevent the smell.
Can u pls link this video?
TYSM for your video. You've inspired me to clean my washer again to get the rest of the mold off. A few things for those who do not know. #1, the dispenser drawer comes completely out and every blue piece comes out as well so you separate/take apart every piece of the dispenser drawer, wash out in the sink then manually dry as much as you can. Let everything air dry keeping it all sparate. Ensure it's COMPLETELY dry before putting back together and back in its home. #2, the black hose next to the filter is the drain hose. You take the cap off to drain the water into a container, which is a good amount of water. Then you remove the filter after, never before. And PLEASE NEVER mix vinegar and bleach or use bleach or bleach products after using vinegar unless you have thoroughly rinsed & dried the vinegar off the area.
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Another alternative to washer cleaner tablets is using washing soda (sodium carbonate) or oxygen bleach (sodium per carbonate) like oxiclean. Use like 1 or 2 cups and run a hottest cycle. It’s one of the main ingredients used in those afresh cleaner tabs. It helps to sanitise and help to remove detergent buildup. Also it has a stronger ph than baking soda. It worked well when I took my front loader out of storage as it has a lot of mould build up. It seriously clean it all up to brand new.
I use pure percarbonate. Oxiclean is only 30% and the rest is anti-caking agents and filler. About 50gm in 2.5 cu ft or 60-litre drum is good enough. Use more if your machine is larger. Can't say enough good things about oxygen bleach to clean out the drum. I also add a pound or a half kilo of clean fabric like hand towels to the drum. Helps to better swish the water all around the machine especially if it's a front loader and does a better job of cleaning than without.
You are amazing and your family is lucky that you work so hard to keep everything clean and tidy!
Oh my goodness 🤗♥️ Thank you so much for your kind, beautiful words. You made me feel so good and appreciated. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
hi there, white vinegar can actually corrode rubber parts in washing machines because of its strong acidity. this can cause leaks and its now something we want to deal with. instead using a disinfectant from the store and then putting a hot wash on should clean the mold up pretty well.
Thank you 🙏 I always appreciate feedback. I’ll definitely be giving that a go 🙂
@@myranda_achvan no problem :)
I came here to look for advise on cleaning my washing machine and left with advise + so much inspiration and warmth inside after seeing your positive responses to the comments here! Thanks for sharing your positivity and warmth!
Oh my goodness 🥹 Thank you!!!! 🙏 Your message is so fulfilling and means so much to me!!! It means a lot to me to respond to everyone and it feels so good to hear how you appreciate that. I appreciate your beautiful comment to me and I'm very grateful to have you here. It's been a pleasure! Thank you too for sharing your warmth here with me 🙂 ♥️♥️♥️
I was able to pull out that top drawer, it was fairly easy too. Just pull it all the way back, and then just wiggle it out. Great video!
Thank you Alpha! That area is so gross! I’m glad you got yours out too and got it cleaned up and sanitized. It definitely feels so much better when it is.
Very informative video, I have the same washer machine, currently the process of cleaning the drum in mine, I dumped 2 cups of baking soda and 4 cups of vinegar and what a difference. Just a tip, if you push on the button on the back of the tray in between the detergent and softener/ bleach tray it will pull all the way out and you will find more mold
Thank you 😉 your advice you’ve given makes me so happy and grateful! I appreciate it!
I agree, that compartment is usually the nastiest part
This was great! I moved into a new apartment that came with a washer/dryer and it is so moldy and nasty. I will be trying this out for sure!
Oh no!!! I'd first ask the complex manager to exchange your washer and dryer for a newer or (not moldy) one first before going through all the work. They should supply you with one because supplying anything moldy in a complex I believe is against health code regulations 😉 for real though. Let me know how it goes either way.
It's THE video to help you with your washer. No need to remove the whole electric panel and everything. AMAZING!
Thank you! 🙂
That rubber lining can get so gross in the front of my washer 😝 I appreciate seeing how you get it clean. You’re lucky that you have that little door to drain your washing machine. I have to unscrew the entire back of mine to get to my drain.
oh man Tammy, thats tuff!! I'm glad you're here my friend, thank you ❤️
Mine does not have a front drain either. But your saying if you take the back off there is one? I am contemplating buying a new washer because mine is do bad.
We have the same washer and I recently used this video to give it a cleaning. It was definitely moldy. I had better results removing the mold with bleach though.
I'm glad you let me know. Thank you 🙏♥️
You have inspired me to tackle the gasket on my front load machine. However, it is frightening to see you mix all those chemicals. Mixing bleach and vinegar is toxic. But I would not
Yes, I need to make a new video. I did wipe out each item before I used anything different but still, it’s not the best way. I will post an updated video very soon. Also, There is a hose connected to the gasket that helps the water pour out so it doesn’t get all over the floor. One of my friends here told me about It and sure enough, if you get a close look, there is a small skinny black hose attached inside there. It’ll help you out a lot. Thank you for reaching out to me 🙏 I’m very glad to have you here 🙂
@@myranda_achvan You have a great attitude receiving feedback on the risks of mixing bleach and vinegar and hearing about the filter drain hose. None of us knows everything (I knew about vinegar/bleach danger but didn't even know my washing machine had a drain filter). Your willingness to continue refining your teaching is all any of us should ask of an educator. Thanks for your sharing your life lessons.
you have a black drain hose by your filter to catch all the water
That you ♥️
You know you can remove the drawer from the washing machine. There is a button on one side of the inside of the drawer. You push it downwards and then the drawer should just come out. Then you can clean it really well in the sink. Some people even put theirs in the dishwasher.
Thank you so much for letting me know!!! I’m grateful!! I’m going to check it out 🙂
@@myranda_achvan thanks, I'm glad it was useful.
That draw Spencer, you can pull out completely 😊
i have always wanted a front loader washer... now with a new house.. yay.. i am getting my wish.. and now knowing how to clean it is a bonus..
😃 I am so excited for this news!!! Congratulations 🍾 🥂Getting a new house is a beautiful chapter for you!! And I am so so excited about you getting a front loader. They do take a bit more work to keep clean but they are nice to have. In my opinion, they are worth it. It's also a bonus that they are esthetically pleasing. Let me know which one you decide on getting. Keep me posted 🙂
We are getting an LG washtower. The space for the washing machine I have now will be where the water softener goes soon I HAVE to have a wash tower. I have always had a day for laundry. It's me and the hub so not all of laundry but we have king size sheets blankets etc..I have already started aside the time to clean the beauty after the "day". I am going to feel like the Jetsons. Starting the Machine from my phone. Smart technology.Excited????? You bet..
@@sunnykat11 😃👏 Ohhhh I am so excited for you!!!!! I can't wait to hear about it 😁
@@myranda_achvan we took the measurements today... i am almost beside myself. when i get it i;ll send you a pic ,,,
@@sunnykat11 oh that sounds so good!! Thank you!! You can send it to me on Instagram Message. My handle is @myranda_achvan
Pull out your soap dispenser tray and you'll cringe. Its just as moldy. Just cleaned ours. Also pull off the 3 washer baffles inside the tub. Ours was absolutely disgusting. Thanx again for the informative video. Im cleaning the rubber boot liner next !!!
I have used both top load washers and front load washers. I can definitely remember seeing mold in the front loaders. Like everyone else, I prefer the front loaders because of the ease i enjoy when loading them. Right now, I don’t recall seeing mold growing in the top loader I have now. I will admit I have not been able to look since my accident. One thing I have now that I didn’t before is my top load washer suggests a certain tablet to use to clean it with. I have used it a few times, and now I need to grab some more. I plan to get out tomorrow morning and will get a box of them
I'm so sorry for your incident. I hope you are feeling better every dat. Which tablet are you using Brian? Just curious, I always enjoy trying new things.
@@myranda_achvan thank you so much! I feel better with each passing day. I use Affresh washer cleaner . That is what the makers of my washer suggests to use
@@brianogle7613 I'm so glad you told me this Brian. Thank you. Im so glad to hear that you are doing better everyday.
@@myranda_achvan you’re welcome and thank you! Who would have thought our gym teachers would be right - the key to our youth is through physical fitness
To prevent mold leave the washing machine door open after washing, the air will dry out the washer and prevent mold!!!
There's a tube near the filter that has a plug. Unplug and drain water so there's not too much water when you take out the filter.
Thank you my friend ♥️ I appreciate that 🙂
Never cleaned my machines, and have never seen any mold.
However, 3 weeks ago the machine indicated that it need to self clean. This was the first time since I have this machine... Have it for over 3 years.
Do you mind me asking what brand front loader you have?? This is really good!
@@myranda_achvan Samsung front loader with steam clean.
The dispenser drawer will pull out by pressing down on the tab in the back of the drawer. You will find mold behind the dispenser. Also the debris basket is to be removed after draining the basket with the hose to the left. The door flap can also be removed to assist in the cleaning process. I have not read all of the comments so this info may have already been covered. Peace.
Thank you Steve! I appreciate your time and your advice 🙂
Hello mam..i am usinh IFB washer..but today i watched ur video and got inspired to clean my washer..but there are mold and black spots around the rubber which is in the front..can u recommend any mould cleaner.pls reply i am new to it..
I have the exact set of machines. The drawer pulls completely out and ALL the blue parts pop out the clean really good and you need to clean under the drawer. And in the bottom compartment there is a black tube that you are supposed to pull out that has a white plug on the end and that is how you drain the water out. You just don't pull the filter right out. Clean in the hole that the filter goes in with a baby bottle brush.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for sharing, I never cleaned my washer very helpful.
Thank you!! 🙂 I'm due to do mine again. It usually needs done about every 6 months.
The detergent tray comes all of the way out. Remove it by depressing the tab near where you put in bleach and pull out. Clean inside that compartment. I clean my washer every 4 weeks.
Yes 🙂 again too, I know this now as well. I wish I'd known back when I released this video and back even before when I started to clean it 😬 The UA-cam algorithm doesn't push the newer version of this video that I made as much as this one. Before this washer, I had a top loader. So what I knew at the time, I tried to share with everyone to make some things a bit more simple if possible since they were things I had to learn myself.
How long do you wait between applications of different solutions? So far I gather:
1. Spray the ring with vinegar. Let sit for 1+ hour. Do you wipe it before you use Clorox wipes?
2. Clorox wipe around. How long after vinegar application do you do this?
3. Use the CLR mold remover. I’d assume wait for the Clorox wipes to air dry before using the CLR?
You have the same washer and dryer that I have. It’s not in the video, but what disinfectant do you use in your dryer?
And do you just use myers to freshen up the smell? Are there any other options you’ve liked? Like ram and hammer and such?
Thank you for any info you can provide!
Thank you for reaching out Jacob 🙂
I appreciate your questions. They are all very good ones too. How bad is the mold in yours? I'm curious because it would make a bit of difference if it were less. If you have less, I would use only the CLR mold remover and that should do the trick. Once your mold is removed, a random pray of vinegar every week and a half or so with an hour sit would be preventative for sure. And the vinegar is natural so that is perfect for keeping it up.
So in the video, mine was pretty bad. I used the vinegar and I wiped that out Very good with a wet cloth and a tiny bit of soap. Then I went over it quick with the Clorox wipe to get any more germs that may be there. That was to be thorough and mostly for satisfaction but not necessary unless you feel. After you make sure the vinegar is cleaned and diluted then the clear mold will get anything stubborn.
I used the Mrs Meyers to freshen it up. I do that sometimes between washes too just to wipe it down.
Also, if you wipe the outside of your washer, don't use Clorox where the letters are you know, where you pick delicate, normal, bedding, all that. That Clorox will take your letters off. Just a heads up.
I will be making an updated video soon to answer and be more in depth to simplify this process more. Stick around so you can see it. I found something else recently that
Worked wonders and will explain it about it then too.
From the moment I bought my front load washer I never had that 😮!! Always leave the door and liquid / powered drawer open when not in used
I appreciate your advice! That you! I don't leave the liquid drawer open. That I'll definitely start to do for now on. I appreciate the heads up on that. The door though. I always leave it open and this still occurs. It doesn't happen too quick but it does happen over a little time. What do you think about that?
@@myranda_achvan I don’t know if you do that but still ; I always wipe dry the seal of the washer and keep it open. It helps me get rid of the lint and dry down the seal.
After each use, I take out the drawer and let the remaining water go down a sink. Most of the time the drawer is kept on top of the washer so that the tubing inside is kept dry.
Once a week after a wash, I spray vinegar in the tubing of the drawer ( mainly the top where the water dispense to descale and the far end )and the door seal and let it work for about 5 min, after that I dry the door seal and the washer aerate. I don’t dry the tubing of the drawer.
It’s about 1 min to 6 min of a routine that my mother thought me and my mom never had mildew or mold in her front load. I myself never had mold or mildew and my door seal looks brand new 🤷♀️
Another trick;
Using vinegar as a softener or putting borax with the detergent in each load will help the acidity go down and prevent the mold surviving if nothing else work.
there is a last trick, but it’s a tad annoying ; investing in a dehumidifier. My mother used one at some point for a old washer (15 y) who kept water down the drum (it was impossible to see but if you where moving the drum you could hear the water moving) ; mold would develop in between wash … in her case she had to pour a good amount of vinegar to prevent mold and let the dehumidifier operate near the door.
so yeah a dehumidifier is a last resort if nothing else work because mold need moisture and obscurity and a good ph thrive. It will definitely work for the seal and drum if need be.
Omg i wrote a book, I’m sorry 🥲
Thanks girl you did great showing how to clean Samsungw washer. Couple of things I will add here which will help. The drain to clean under the washer you need to drain with house attached before opening the filter. Filter will clean better in sing with tooth brush. The show box will come all the way out. In middle yiu see tap with lines on that press down and the whole thing comes out. You will not believe how much mold under and over in this area and lots of soap residue. Also in manual they recommend fill soap compartment with bleach and run clean cycle.
Thank you 🙏 Your time you took to tell me what you know means so much and I am beyond grateful!!! Thank you!!!
I use white vinegar to clean my shower 🚿 and its amazing!
White vinegar works like magic! I'm so glad to hear that from you. Also, if anyone ever gets sick in the car (I have 3 children so this has happened many times) you can put white vinegar in a bowl and leave it sit in the car overnight and it will soak up all the scent molecules. Works like a charm.
Great video but wanted to point out that Mrs. Meyers page specifies that the sprays aren't disinfectants so they're not getting rid of germs.
Leave the washing machine door open after you have finished this will prevent mold
Thank you 🙏 I just need to get my family in the same page 😄
Myranda you can pull that black tubing out by the filter remove the plug drain your washer put the plug back in and shove the tubing back in the machine. The door also pops off for easy cleaning. The water should be drained at least once a month this helps that stink.
You are awesome. Thank you 🙏 I made an updated video on cleaning the washer and did that. Of everyone that has watched, you and only one other friend told me this. I’m so so glad that I know this now. What a difference it made in keeping the stinky water clear from the floor. I love your name too! That’s great ♥️
Start to learn how to use a washing machine, because you guys doesn't know, that way mould and nasty stuff appear! Use hot and extra hot if you got, buy a machine that have a heating element inside for reaching the right temperature, and use at least once a week s extra hot or hot washing towels whites beddings with powder detergent and oxygen additive, some times do a rinse with clorine bleach, and once every 2 months do a tub cleaning cycle with 200ml of citric acid! Your machine will last 20 years and will stay very clean like new! For dark clothes you can use liquid for dark and cold but at least once a week an hot cycle with power for removing the nasty liquid detergent that build up inside with the bacteria of the clothes! Also the door and the detergent drawer need to be allways open when not used! Remember extra hot hot water, hot like you 😍😛😘
😆😍 you’re so sweet! Thank you for your tips🙏 I’m very grateful!!! I’m taking a screen shot of your message to put in my phone for notes to self ♥️♥️♥️ keep in touch!!
@@myranda_achvan when you need same sweet you can write me honey, I will let you ride around Italy with my Ferrari and Porsche! with the best food in the world 😆😉😜 keep in mind not gelouse if you married 😎
Okay for all you folks out there cleaning just that little boot doesn't do it. If you've ever had one of these apart, meaning completely apart, the entire outside of the drum is covered in glack.. the same glack that gets in the boot, covers the entire outside of the drum that you cannot see. That is the smell you get. So we need someone to come up with a way to clean the outside of the drum without having to take the entire washing machine apart.
Nice video 👍🏻 the smell after will be much better as well
Yes it will 🙂 you're welcome and thank you for your comment and being here ♥️
@@myranda_achvan Thanks!
Thanks for sharing those tips.
Definitely, I will use those recommended items to cleaning my washer.
As always , you just look beautiful :)
Have a great week!!
Hey Jo!!!! I'm so glad you are here!! 🤗 Thank you my friend! I hope you have a wonderful week as well 🙂
You can remove the whole detergent dispenser and clean behind it too…when I removed the bottom filter on my unit lots of water comes pouring out and I can’t capture it…I don’t have a low profile pan that fits under the machine (stack unit)…very annoying.
Oh wow!!! There is nothing that you could put underneath to catch that water? May I ask what kind of washer you have?? So curious about this situation. Btw, you are super gorgeous!!! Your profile pic is a dream.
I'm a single daddy- this gals advice is golden. I'd be useless otherwise
You are amazing!! I too was a single parent for 5 years. I know what it takes. I have alot of respect for what you are doing and already think so highly of you for it. You're one of the great ones. I appreciate your kind comment here. What you said means a lot to me. I did deep research and worked very hard to make this daunting issue simplified and easy to manage. I'm glad it was so helpful. Thank you.
@@myranda_achvan aw thanks myranda! you are honestly my little digital mentor 😂. keep up the great work!
@@OneBadHistorian ahhhh!! Thank you 🥰 I love ♥️♥️♥️♥️
I love your video and I have the exact washer. I hate the smell, mold and want to get rid of. I've had for 5 years and hate cleaning. But I'm going to try all suggestions. Thanks
I feel you!! I have never struggled so much with attention to the washer!!! It does wash good though! That's a benefit..
I try to remember that when the upkeep is being a pain in my A double S.
Love the video! Just found your page and love it! I thought it was hilarious how hard you emphasized how very "so SOOOO BAD” it smells! Lolol 😂
I’m so glad you’re here Danna! Thank you for reaching out to me 🙂 It did smell so SOOO bad lol! I gagged so many times but I took that footage out bc I didn’t think anyone would want to see that 🤣
You completely missed a hidden area that is the hardest and worst area to clean and that is the jets on the roof inside the soap dispenser area. It is super easy to miss and be neglected. The jets become clogged with mold and that is why the dispenser backs up.
You are awesome Abdul!! Thank you for letting me in on this 🙏
Watching you clean the door of the bottom of your machine you can remove the we door and there is a tube that empties out the water before you unscrew the filter to clean.
Yes ☺️ I finally figured that out 🤦🏻♀️ Thank you 🙏
How come you don’t use the self clean option?
I actually do now and it works so much better. I'm thankful you said something because these type of comments is also how I learn.
Definitely needed this. Great video!
Thank you Adrian!! I’m so glad it helped 🙂 I will be making a updated even more thorough video very soon that will include some great questions that have been asked over time from my subscribers.
That whole soap tray can be removed, not just the sections! Then clean and run through the dishwasher … top shelf
Thank you 🥰♥️
Just wipe your washer dry with a cloth after each wash and leave it open for ventilation run a hot cycle every now and then with a dishwasher tablet and this will never happen
NIIIICE!! I love your advice! I’ll definitely give it a go. Thank you 🙂
@@myranda_achvan you are welcome 🙃
I've got black mold in a machine i got with the place I rented, I'm trying to clean it but the mold goes right through the system by the looks of it. The pipe which connects the draw to the drum is also full of mold, aside froma special tool to scrub those internal pipes I'm at a loss, I'm not even sure it's worth cleaning or just asking for it to be replaced? has the mold gone too far?
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE VID!
You're so Welcome!! Thank you!!! I'm very happy to have you here 🙂
This is everyone's washer. They get very gross!! I hope this video helps you out in getting that area clean for laundry days🧺. Thank you all for your support 🤗💕 I'm glad to have you here!! instagram.com/myrandaachvan/
I've had mine 10 years and have very minimal mold which i saw the first time.. yes in 10 years. My uncle told me after i wash to keep the door open at least a day so that the moisture can air out... which is probably why i really do not have any mold. It doesn't look attractive keeping it up but it works....
This was a nice video too
@@TanyaScorpio hey 😃♥️♥️ Thank you for your message!!! Thank you also for your kind words and suggestion!! I totally agree to keep that door open. It really does help. I had started doing that too because when it was shut it’d make such a bad smell. I loved your message. Im so sorry I am just now replying! I just seen it now which is very unusual that it was missed somehow. Im not sure what happened there. I hope your having a wonderful day my friend and keeping healthy. I know everyone seems to be getting sick this winter. Whew!!
In ifaly we only have front ooader since ever never hapoened in our washer, just because we know how to use! You americans just use soeed cycle for his heavy huge machine, we wash normally clotesh minimum for 1,40h and is half of capacity of he american washers, and whites with oreqash extra rinse heavy duty extra hot wash it gona last 3 hours i orefer he sntistain hat is 3.58 h for a single wash! My machine is like new!
I've never had and any mould in any of my washing machine s I remove the draw and when I remove the draw I wipe the inner part top and bottom . after every wash and wash and drain it on the draining rack I wipe the rubber and inside the machine with white vinegar then dry the entire machine dry and the drainage pipe done at the same time and do a complete descale once a month and will do the same with my new machine I don't know how anyone cannot leave it six months between cleans just totally gross most of the washing machine I've used were provided by a private landlord and a few years back one of them was a shared one and one of the buildings tenants used to have a go at me for the use of the vinegar before my and after my use the land lord agreed with me and allowed me to carry on using it and the weekly descaler
@@kymclinton3140 i think people naturally close the door because that's what has always been done.. and not realizing mold is growing. I never had this with my old top loader and once i got a front loader. My uncle told me not to close the door and let it air out so i do that and after 11 years my mold is barely barely noticeable. I have been closing my dispenser and realizing why i was getting mold because I'm closing it.
These new and improved W/H come with new instructions lol
And I think the little filter lid comes off for better cleaning.
Thank you 🤗
Not trying to be mean but this should be done way more than every 6 months 🤢 I'm not even a stay at home mom.. work over time every week and do this every few weeks! Helps prevent it getting so gross. And leaving the door open helps air it out
Absolutely! Yes, leaving the door open does help tremendously. I try to get my family on the same page with that but it takes a lot of reminding. Can’t wait till it comes natural for everyone 😄 hands down, you are a super strong woman working all those hours and keeping up with the house work!! 👏💞
Very helpful! Thanks!
You are so welcome! My pleasures. I am so happy it helped you.
I noticed you don't rinse between spraying vinegar, then using bleach wipes, then using the CLR product. Is that safe, mixing all those chemicals?
Hey 👋 I’m glad you pointed that out. It is not something I had really thought about in all honestly. It didn’t harm anything but you’re right, maybe it could cause some underlying harm. I’m so glad I had on gloves for sure!!
There is a special tube to drain water out of the filter at the bottom
Thank you!!! 🙂 I found it!!!
Put. Dishwasher tablet straight in the drum of the washer and run it on a 90 degree wash, all sorted
I LOVE your advice!! Thank you 🙏 ♥️
Wow.. thanks for sharing this.
Very useful!! 🤩
Stay connected 😊🙋🏼♀️
Thank you my friend!! Of course!! I hope all is well. 🙂
Thanks for the details instructions. I will try it out
Thank you 🙂 I’m glad you’re here!
What you see and clean here is just 5 for cent of the dirty and mold that theres inside! The detergent drawer need to be get out completerly and clean all the inside of the location of he detergent drawer that for sure is black
whew 😅 its crazy how gross they can get!!!
Also drain the water from the hose before removing the cleaner down below!
Thank you!
Do you leave the door open after a wash or not? Mould in the drawer is a sure sign you are not
I do leave the door open now. A while back I didn't. I still catch it closed at times if someone in the house does laundry other than me and I have to remind them because it makes the difference for sure
@@myranda_achvan the door needs to be open for at least ten hours. Wide open. Cracked open needs two days to dry
Something else to check is the drain holes at the bottom of the gasket. They can get blocked and hold water in the gasket. A cotton bud or matchstick can help unblock these holes
So satisfying to watch thanks for sharing need to check mine morrow done me draw a few weeks back 🤢 always forget to do the bottom bit . Hope you good have a lovely week 💚 xx
Hey Tina 💞I'm glad you are here with me girl!! Thank you. Yes, it so crazy to think something you put soap in to clean would actually get so gross! They are so nasty sometimes.
Thank you queen!
I have a same washer the soap compartment came out any behind that is really gross too we need to clean that area too
My dear friend,, thank you for your time with messaging me 🙏 your time means so much to me. I have a second (updated) to this one, where I show those things. You're so right!!! Hose areas are so gross!!
I didn’t know we had to wash our washers…I just checked and I have so much mold and gunk. I got a scrubber and gunk kept coming out. I got my washer 5 years ago….
I didn't know either that there were places in the washer like this that collected this grime till our started to smell very bad despite cleaning out the drum. That's why I made this video to help out. They really do get so gross. I'm so glad you got yours taken care of. I bet you feel so good putting your clothes in there knowing it's so clean. I know I do. ☺️
Darkness and dampness = mold so either you wipe each time or leave things open and exposed to light which with that gasket you can’t it’s gonna be a lot of work keeping up. This sucks, good video though.
I really appreciate your comment. Thank you!! I love the idea just to wipe it down each time,
The seal on my washer is almost completely black. My front load washer does not have the door on the bottom what can I do? Buy a new one?
Hey Jonathan! Thank you for reaching out to me! Front Load washers are amazing but they come also with the setback of more maintenance.
Please let me know the brand and model number of your front loader so I can help.
Also, it'll help me to help you if you send me a picture of your washer on Instagram.
Unfortunately, I can not receive pictures here on UA-cam.
My Instagram handle is:
myranda_achvan
I don’t see links for products that you have been using in this video. Can you please share it with me. I am especially interested in the little brush.
Thanks
Absolutely Blanka. Under the title, it says more... touch on that more and it will drop down the links.
Yes!!! Mine is terrible and I can't get it to come clean at all!! I have tried a lot of different cleaning products! Im going to try the white vinegar and baking soda method and allow it to sit for an hour and also clean the filter trap! There's been a recall on my HE dryer bc of the rubber piece gets so moldy and gross 😝 but its too late for me to do anything about it. I bought it as a display at Lowe's for $600! I really need a new washer! I hate it! I will NEVER buy one again like this brand.
Let me know how it goes! I hope it comes clean for you! Do you have the same dryer as mine?
There is a black hose to use to drain the filter compartment prior to opening the filter. Ugh read the directions on your appliances.
Hey ☺️ Yes, I know this now. I made an updated video because of this a while back. I'm so glad you reached out to take a moment to say so though. Thank you 🙏
How come you didn’t pull the tube out to drain it? You can do that too?
Yes 😊
I'm glad you said that. I made a updated video since and did do that.
I need to clean my washer! 👏
They get so gross!! I’m glad you’re here, thank you!
have had mine for 7 years never any mold. I wipe down the seal after every use and leave the doors open
Just got the first front load washer 3 mo ago.... Wish I would have never went with a front loader.
It definitely feels like it's more to maintain from why I can remember from having a top loader. My washer sits high so o have to have a front loader or I wouldn't be able to reach 😆 Why do you feel like you prefer the top loader?
@@myranda_achvan Top loader is easier to keep the lid open when not in use. I add the soap directly into the wash avoiding the cleaning of thous trays/ Then lastly I never had to mess with that drain on the bottom. My side loader is on the ground so no bucket can even be placed there... Now I will be hand drying the gasket after each use, pulling the soap trays out weekly to dry and draining onto towels every month to avoid anything growing and setting up shop.
@@jeremyrobbins9064 they really are a lot of maintenance. One of the pros is that they are suppose to be more gentle on the clothes and spin more water out than a top loader. I don't believe it's significant enough to invest all the extra cleaning it takes for maintaining them.
@@myranda_achvan I am with you there. As I guy I rather a speed queen tc5000 for my next washer.
@@jeremyrobbins9064 I really appreciate you telling me that Jeremy. That helps me out a lot when it's time for my next one.
I clean my washer machine everydays after I do laundry. I got a front Loader LG Washer machine.
I live front load washers!!
I take the soap dispenser out and clean with an old toothbrush
You can’t go wrong with that. I made a updated video recently. One of my friends here told me to do that. I didn’t know for the longest time that the whole thing comes out. So grateful always for great tips ♥️
Also I paint with oils and a an old ,,or new oil painting brush,is really handy because they have such long handles
@@alisonheppell9748 oh I love your comment Allison! Thank you for letting me know 🙂🙏
My washer does not have a drain in front.
Do you have a front load washer? Or do you have a top load washer? If you have a front loader, would you let me know please which one you have? Thank you 🙂
Front loader ..make is Electrolux
@@saltonan8753 thank you 🙂
i empty the water after using the machine every time.
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Do you delude the vinegar or just use full strength?
I didn’t delude the vinegar. It’s ok as long as it is white vinegar. Cider vinegar can be used too but would need to be deluded, the acidity is stronger. After you’re done, run your washer through self clean. It’ll be like new
Thanks! 😊
@@kimberlysmith6780 you’re welcome ♥️
That drain is disgusting. Thanks for the video. 😅
You're very welcome. Thank you for being here ♥️
Are you wearing a onesie?
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So smart
Thank you my sweet friend 💞
I liked the video however the Meyers cleaner u are using is not a disinfect at all. None of the mrs meters cleaners offer any type of anti bacterial properties.
Thank you for you message 🙂 I believe vinegar would be the best disinfectant as far as a green product goes. You’re right, Mrs. Meyers doesn’t claim to be a disinfectant but one of the ingredients in Mrs. Meyers is methyl 2-sulfolaurate which is a soap. Soaps are either ionic or nonionic, with the ionic ones being more efficient and the nonionic ones easier on the skin. That’s their “natural like” disinfectant. But to be most certain, vinegar will always do the trick which is most likely what I’ll be using here on to be 100%
@@myranda_achvan I really enjoy your videos!! Definitely subscribing. Thanks for the reply.
I’ve done all these steps repeatedly over nd over nd the smell is still there smh 🤦🏽♀️
Do you leave the door open after every wash?
How do you reach up in the innermost ring of the rubber gasket to clean off the mold there? That part of the rubber gasket is pushed tight against the drum that there is no way for me to reach up there. Thanks
I put vinegar in a spray bottle and get it that way. If you can pull on the edge, even the tiniest bit and spray, the vinegar will run down in there. You don’t need to scrub it, the vinegar will kill the mold. Let me know how it goes.
are you wearing a onsie?
😂 yeeeesss!!! Something like that!!
wish me luck!
Good Luck my friend ♥️
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Wow you only clean it every 6 months!? Your supposed to clean it daily! Needs to be wiped down and the bottom needs to be drained every month .. ouch
You're right! I'm going to start being more proactive with that too. Thank you 🙏
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thank you!
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Ahhh my friend!! So are you!!
She missed the most important part of the washer. the soap tray needs to be removed and look 👀 up and the mold is living large😮 it’s really bad. 🤮
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