Best way to give washer a good clean???

Jaysmummy · Feb 25th, 2012, 13:06 PM

We are getting a new washer soon and I want to keep it spotless. So what's the best way?? I've heard to just run a hot 90 empty cycle? But then somewhere else to use bicarb?

Anyone?

xx

cassysuri2010 · Feb 25th, 2012, 13:13 PM

I always do mine on the hottest cycle (90 and always empty). Ive had my machine for years and never any problems. I also do the boring bits like give the drawer a good wash with hot soapy water.

sequeena · Feb 25th, 2012, 13:48 PM

I run an empty wash every now again, wipes the door, seals, drawer etc

Poppy7 · Feb 25th, 2012, 13:51 PM

I take the drawer out and give it a good clean. I also wipe the seals, door etc. I then put a little squirt of bleach in the drawer and a cap of bleach in the drum and wash on a full 90 degree wash. I then do several rinses to make sure it's all washed away.

oliviarose · Feb 25th, 2012, 14:08 PM

I put in on a 90 degree wash empty with white vinegar. The white vinegar acts as a descaler.

going_crazy · Feb 25th, 2012, 15:19 PM

I used to use soda crystals on a 90 wash..... although I've just ordered some sachets of stuff (can't remember the name - will look later if you want?) from hotpoint which you run through the machine once a month. It cost £10 for 12 sachets but obviously worked out to less than £1 each x

mum22ttc#3 · Feb 25th, 2012, 16:46 PM

I run mine at a 90c cycle with a full load of detergent plus wipe out all the seals, door, tray etc.
I haven't long been doing this though as I didn't actually realise you was supposed too

I have to say though that my clothes do now smell alot nicer and also alot fresher.

mammag · Feb 26th, 2012, 00:15 AM

I use CLR!! I use CLR for everything though, just a regular empty wash cycle, hot water, with about half a cup, and (knock on wood) haven't ever had any problems out of my washer so far. I also hate the gunk that tends to build up around the rim of the washer, it grosses me out, so I clean that with just a damp rag pretty often.

Jaysmummy · Feb 26th, 2012, 01:45 AM

Thanks ladies, I wanna keep this one in the best condition I can.

For those of you that use white vinegar, soda crystals etc do you put them in the drawer or drum???

Xx

Loui1001 · Feb 26th, 2012, 01:54 AM

I put bicarbonate of soda in the drawer and run a boil wash. I use flash wipes t clean the seal when it gets gungy and manky

Feb 25th, 2012, 13:06 PM	#1
Jaysmummy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3,429	Best way to give washer a good clean??? We are getting a new washer soon and I want to keep it spotless. So what's the best way?? I've heard to just run a hot 90 empty cycle? But then somewhere else to use bicarb? Anyone? xx

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Feb 25th, 2012, 13:13 PM	#2
cassysuri2010 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: kent u.k Posts: 867	I always do mine on the hottest cycle (90 and always empty). Ive had my machine for years and never any problems. I also do the boring bits like give the drawer a good wash with hot soapy water.

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Feb 25th, 2012, 13:51 PM	#4
Poppy7 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,476	I take the drawer out and give it a good clean. I also wipe the seals, door etc. I then put a little squirt of bleach in the drawer and a cap of bleach in the drum and wash on a full 90 degree wash. I then do several rinses to make sure it's all washed away.

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Feb 25th, 2012, 14:08 PM	#5
oliviarose Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Stoke - on - Trent Posts: 3,080	I put in on a 90 degree wash empty with white vinegar. The white vinegar acts as a descaler.

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Feb 25th, 2012, 15:19 PM	#6
going_crazy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,866	I used to use soda crystals on a 90 wash..... although I've just ordered some sachets of stuff (can't remember the name - will look later if you want?) from hotpoint which you run through the machine once a month. It cost £10 for 12 sachets but obviously worked out to less than £1 each x

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Feb 25th, 2012, 13:48 PM	#3
sequeena Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Wales, UK Posts: 23,000	I run an empty wash every now again, wipes the door, seals, drawer etc

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Feb 25th, 2012, 16:46 PM	#7
mum22ttc#3 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,983	I run mine at a 90c cycle with a full load of detergent plus wipe out all the seals, door, tray etc. I haven't long been doing this though as I didn't actually realise you was supposed too I have to say though that my clothes do now smell alot nicer and also alot fresher.

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Feb 26th, 2012, 00:15 AM	#8
mammag Trying to conceive (TTC) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ross, OH Posts: 9,322	I use CLR!! I use CLR for everything though, just a regular empty wash cycle, hot water, with about half a cup, and (knock on wood) haven't ever had any problems out of my washer so far. I also hate the gunk that tends to build up around the rim of the washer, it grosses me out, so I clean that with just a damp rag pretty often.

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Feb 26th, 2012, 01:45 AM	#9
Jaysmummy Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Birmingham, UK Posts: 3,429	Thanks ladies, I wanna keep this one in the best condition I can. For those of you that use white vinegar, soda crystals etc do you put them in the drawer or drum??? Xx

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Feb 26th, 2012, 01:54 AM	#10
Loui1001 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: UK Posts: 2,775	I put bicarbonate of soda in the drawer and run a boil wash. I use flash wipes t clean the seal when it gets gungy and manky

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