Like clothes, your washer and dryer need cleaning periodically. Over time, washing machines start collecting detergent excess, which may lead to mold, dirt, and grim in the washer, and maybe dryer collects lint in it that can start to fire. Because of these problems, your clothes do not clean properly in the washing machine, and they seem dirty even after washing. These problems also damage the washing machine badly if you do not clean it on time. So to prevent these problems and keep the washer and dryer fresh and safe, it is essential to clean them properly after some time.
Use Baking Soda
First, put two cups of baking soda directly in an empty washer for cleaning the washer. Baking soda will clean the washer from the inside and combat those moldy smells or odors left behind because of fabric softener and old soaps. Then add hot water to it and run the hot water cycle with baking soda for a more extended period. If your machine has the option of a self-clean cycle, then put it on or use it.
Use Vinegar
To clean the washer and eliminate musty smells, fabric, and soaps deposits. Pour two cups of white vinegar, hot water, and add ten drops of essential oil like lavender or tea tree for extra freshness into the washer directly and then run the hottest and longest cycle. Adding oil is that these oils help with mineral deposits and mildew and act as a mild disinfectant. White vinegar helps you break down all deposits in the washer and give you a smell-free washer.
Clean Interior
Wipe down the washer agitator and drum by putting some vinegar on a cotton cloth and scrub it. If there are any spots or stains, then use a mixture of baking soda and water on it and then, after some time, clean the stain and solution with a soft sponge.
