How to Clean a Front Load Washing Machine with Vinegar, Baking Soda, and Plink | Basic Life Skills
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- A video tutorial on how to clean a stink and dirty LG front load washing machine with vinegar, baking soda, and Plink. Learn how to activate and run the Tub Clean cycle and learn how to clean the washing machine drain filter, soap dispenser, rubber door seal/gasket, and tub or drum.
LG Model WM2501HVA
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This was perfect! Straight to the point, no extra BS. Awesome job and very helpful!
Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback!
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Thank you for not being long winded. Explained while doing the process. You're appreciated sir
Thanks for the kind words!
Much appreciated.
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Simple and helpful...no extra talk, no fuss 👍
Awesome clip! Very help and straight to the point. Obviously the presenter used the KISS methodology with no tangent conversations or side tracks. Thanks.
Thank you! I appreciate it!
I just want to put out helpful content without all the fluff.
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Super helpful! I had no idea there was a tub clean cycle. 😉
Neither did I until brown marks started appearing on our laundry. I looked it up and found out about the tub clean cycle. It helped a little but the grime built up so much over the years.
See this video...ua-cam.com/video/uNDysFwa8q0/v-deo.html
I tried different cleaning tablets and other remedies but nothing would remove the grime. I finally tore open the unit for a deep cleaning...ua-cam.com/video/6dBtoAjvFkY/v-deo.html
I hope your front load drum isn't as dirty as ours was.
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@@HacksbyDad hi again, I cleaned our filter but no water came out of the hose but a lot came when I removed filter - could it be blocked? I will also watch the other videos to learn more! Thank you so much!
My washing machine has where you turn the dial to select your wash the last one is tub clean
Thanks! Straight to the topic!
Thank you for the short informative video!😍 You've made it easy & very clear 😊👍
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You’re very welcome! I’m glad to hear that you found the video helpful.
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Excellent, exactly what I was looking for...I appreciate a good clean video (pun intended) without all the annoying hype.
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If your machine won't drain try blowing hard into the drain hose. Mine came free and saved me from having to take the machine apart to clean it, replace the pump or calling a guy out
Great video but what about behind the gasket where you have to pull the rubber back slightly to get it wiped down. I just saw some slimy grayish film and I dry mine after each load…
Straight to the point and very helpful. Thank you.
You're welcome and thank you for the feedback!
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Great advice... cheers
I buy white vinegar by the gallon just fill up the bleach or softener dispenser with each and every load, takes the hardness out of the water you won't even need fabric softener anymore and it keeps all the pipes and the machines squeaky clean from soap buildup..Best thing you can do. Also put a cup of it in the dishwater standing up on bottom rack. Spot fee dishes, clean pipes and tub... if you do all of this first with each and every load there will be nothing to clean later
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Awesome advice! Thank you!
Be careful it eats seals & hoses it's a common problem
Is it ok to fill the soap dispenser of the washing machine with vinegar and baking soda?
@@poornimaantani6827 No need for baking soda use 2 cups of distilled white vinegar and a cup of bleach using the hottest water cycle..
Reminder to also wipe inside of filter hole, especially when the filter has gunk!
Thank you very much it was really helpful
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for the feedback!
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Great video! Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thanks for the feedback!
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Vinegar is acid and baking soda is base/alkaline. If you mix them, theyll cancel each other out and make something new instead (salt and carbon dioxide gas), a no no for what you want to achieve.
Instead, use each product one by one, and water wash in between to avoid undesirable reaction when using the next product.
Thanks for this
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Thank you for commenting.
10 seconds in and the accent is familiar to paradise
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Can you put clr in the soap dispenser on tub clean cycle?
Thanks, very helpful..
You're welcome!
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Okay, when using baking vinegar you want to let it sit on the spots you want cleaned (do not spray it on metal), then after 5 minutes or so add the baking soda and scrub. Adding baking soda immediately defeats the purpose of using vinegar as baking soda neutralizes the vinegar.
Thanks! I'll give it a try.
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🧂🍋Also, excellent lemon salt, a small spoon with the powder
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
You’re welcome!
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I looked in my manual and it only stated press TUB CLEAN. It stated nothing about three seconds, this washer is 11 years old the display does not show the entire characters. It still works fine, but the mold has always been a problem and I was fanatical about cleaning the excess off of the boot and leaving the door open. Emptying the detergent dispensers and leaving them out to allow morev ventilation. I have tried to figure out a way to keep the door ajar enough to give proper ventilation, but nothing yet. The open door is sometimes a nuisance. Thank you for the video, iit really helped.
Thanks for the feedback!
Glad to hear that the video was helpful.
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Thank you
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You’re the best man. Thanks
You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback.
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@@HacksbyDad You’re very welcome. I didn’t even know Plink tablets existed, but I’ve ordered the same ones on Amazon now.
I’m working with a pretty much identical LG washing machine built in 2010 that was my wife’s long before I knew her. She/we did not know the soap tray was even removable, and it needed cleaned badly as it has never been done that we know of.
Your video helped keep us and our 4 children safe from mold discovered behind the tray, and obviously videos are much more fun than reading the model’s manual on Google.
Thanks for the video
You’re very welcome!
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life saver . thank you!!
You're welcome and thank you for the feedback!
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It was her full thank you
I'm guessing that you meant "helpful".
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I need to clean out those 3 holes in the gasket that's full of lint well into the drum area. Without disassembly, if possible. I've used tweezers to try to grab the lint but there's way more than I can reach. Any advice?
Sorry... I think removing the gasket might be the only way. ☹
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Awesome thank you
You’re welcome! Glad you like the video.
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Thank you!
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Lg states tub clean cycle should have nothing added....? Great vid but pls clarify
Thanks for watching the video!
The manual for the LG WM2501HVA recommends to use a washing machine cleaner. Here is a link to the Tub Clean instructions... www.lg.com/us/support/help-library/lg-tub-cleaning-front-load-top-load-washer-CT00000305-20150635948425
I'm pretty sure it is the same for other LG models, but please follow the Tub Clean instructions for your model.
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Cuz u make it luk sooo ez pz mahaloz for da video 💯🤙🏽😎🏝
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Excellent video I love it it’s have been done in a professional way very straight forward. Question have you ever cleaned the inlet filters located in the back panels where the hoses are ?
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I did inspect the inlet filters a couple of times when doing repairs. The filters were clean both times so I didn’t need to clean them. Area water quality will have a lot to do with this.
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Love your work, brother.
I use vinegar and bicarb soda every wash. So, there is almost zero build up of slime, and grime.
But, let me tell ya, I got this LG front loader cheap, but hell, did it take some cleaning. I don't think it had be touched in the eight years since it was bought. It had to be seen to be believed.
Anyway, the bicarb & vinegar thing is the way to go.
LOL... I'm guilty of neglecting our front loader. I found out too late that it had to be regularly cleaned and completely tore it down for a deep cleaning. Here's the video of the teardown... ua-cam.com/video/6dBtoAjvFkY/v-deo.html
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What if i hit tub clean cycle, it says the correct thing but when it starts running it then lights up the pre wash cycle?
Hmmm... sorry, I haven't run into that problem and I have no clue how to correct it. My apologies.
When I start to unscrew the drain filter water comes pouring out! No water came out of the drain hose. On my model these two things are at the very floor level so I can’t put a bucket under them. Is that part of the problem? Do you have any recommendations?
My washer was raised up on a pedestal. Without a pedestal, you’ll need to place a flat pan of some sort on the floor to capture the water. Or maybe a large towel.
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If no water comes out of the drain hose, its likely that sediment has compacted in the rubber line. Start at the end with the cap removed and squeeze up the line. You can feel where the blockage begins and ends. Use your fingers to massage and work the line from one end to the other. You'll eventually loosen it up and it will flow. Then you can remove the filter.
Thank you. Very much to the point. I just can't seem to find the tub clean cycle on our washer.
You’re welcome.
Please check your owner’s manual for the recommended cleaning instructions. If you don’t have the manual, you should be able to find it online.
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the glass cover is hot, is it normal during tub cleaning . i put descaler
The tub clean setting uses hot water... could that be it? I haven't used descaler and don't know much about it. Sorry, I can't be much help.
When you empty the drain do you just let the water flow until it runs out clear or should it eventually just stop running on its own?
The draining water will just stop on its own. Thanks for the question.
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Why havent you removed the blue protections stickers?
Because my wife said to leave them as is… LOL! 😎
What did you use to clean the drain filter and detergent dispenser?
Just regular soap and water. Thanks for the question.
How often is it advisable to do this? Atleast a month, every 3 months, annually?
LG recommends running the Tub Clean cycle once every 30 cycles or once a month. Also leave the door open after use to air dry and regularly wash with hot water. Our last load every weekend is towels or sheets washed in hot water. Hope this helps. 😎
When he pulled out the detergent
When he pulled out the detergent holder to clean it the detergent tab was pointed straight now it's sideways when he flips it back over if you know this it must be two different machines and also looks brand new
Is that just white vinegar? Not need to add anything beside baking soda?
Yes. Regular white vinegar and baking soda to clean the gasket. You can use them to also clean the tub but I found that Plink does a better job.
Thanks for the question.
@@HacksbyDad thankyouuu so muchh. Will give a try
@@boboho111 You're very welcome.
I was surprised at how much dirt and gunk came out of the washing machine the very first time I ran the tub clean cycle. I immediately ran the tub clean cycle a second time and then every other month since. Please let me know how your tub cleaning goes.
In how much time we should clean the machine
The tub clean cycle on my LG model runs for 1 hour and 11 minutes. Please follow the cleaning instructions for the make and model of your washing machine.
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@@HacksbyDad means after how many days or months we need to clean the machines
@@lavanshlavansh1677 Oh... sorry.
I would say clean the machine at least once a month. Suggest that you regularly wash some loads with hot water. Maybe towels and sheets.
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Is there an alternative to vinegar?
The manual says a mixture of 3/4 bleach and 1 gallon of warm/hot water can be used to clean the door gasket. Do not use straight bleach because it will damage the gasket. Hope this helps!
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@@HacksbyDad Thank you so much :)
Try methylated spirits, don't use bleach. Bleach doesn't kill mould, it just bleaches it.
You forgot to open and clean the compartment beside the drain, in the bottom, after you have emptied the bottom drain.
I believe I did remove and clean the strainer. Are you referring to something else?
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Vinegar will slowly eat up the bellow and rubber of your washer.
I'd suggest against using it.
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I only use vinegar to wipe down the door gasket. Been doing it for several years and the gasket is still good. The LG maintenance instructions actually say to clean the door gasket with bleach & water OR vinegar. 🤷🏻♂️
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@@HacksbyDad Oh, I see!
The thing is I've never owned an LG (till now) and other brands still warn against it.
Perhaps it comes down to the material they use for the gaskets
i just drained it and the smell was so bad, i haven’t smelled anything worse i my lifd
That brings back bad memories!
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But did you realize adding vinegar and baking soda only creates some bubbles and neutralizes the solution and makes it plain water. My suggestion would be do not use them together, this is from my Chemistry lessons in school.
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Bad idea vinegar will rot the machine and gasket
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The LG maintenance instructions say to use bleach/water or vinegar to clean the door gasket. 🤷🏻♂️
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Hey Dad, take the delivery tape off your washer corners. It looks like shit, and serves no purpose other then looking bad.
Having a bad day? Why so negative? He's posted a really helpful vid, dude. It's his washer, he can do what he wants with it.