{"id":8822,"date":"2021-06-21T08:50:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:50:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=8822"},"modified":"2021-06-21T08:50:17","modified_gmt":"2021-06-21T08:50:17","slug":"how-to-clean-a-washing-machine-naturally-with-vinegar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/how-to-clean-a-washing-machine-naturally-with-vinegar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean A Washing Machine Naturally With Vinegar"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>A dirty washing machine won\u2019t do a very good job of cleaning your clothes\u2014so it\u2019s vital that you keep it clean and bacteria-free. Here\u2019s how to clean your washing machine naturally and easily with vinegar.\n<h4>How to clean a washing machine with vinegar\n</h4><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-8824 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"683\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Do you know that smell clothes get if they\u2019re left in the washing machine for too long? Turns out your machine will also smell like that if it\u2019s not cleaned periodically. Stagnant water and debris get trapped in your washing machine, encouraging bacteria growth and strange smells (this happens in some models more easily than others).\n</p><p>All you need to restore your washing machine to its former glory is white vinegar. Thanks to a high concentration of acetic acid, white vinegar makes a powerful cleaning agent that kills germs, gets rid of odors, and rinses away dirt and grease. And it does most of the cleaning for you: simply pour it into your machine, turn on the wash cycle and let it do the rest.\n</p><p>Although you can clean both top-loading and front-loading washers with vinegar, make sure to check your manufacturer\u2019s recommendations first.\n</p><h4>How to naturally clean a washing machine\n<h5>Supplies:\n<ul>\n<li>White vinegar\n</li><li>Microfiber towel\n\n<p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' wp-image-8827 size-large src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-4-678x1024.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"678\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-4-678x1024.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><h5>Instructions\n</h5><p>1. Select the hot water setting if your machine has it. If not, use your machine\u2019s \u201cwhite\u201d\/\u201dheavy\u201d cycle option. (You should also select \u201cextra rinse\u201d if your machine has the option).\n</p><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-8825 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"683\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>2. For top-loading washers, add 4 cups white vinegar to the water. For front-loading washers, add 2 cups of white vinegar to the bleach dispenser\n</p><p>3. Close the door and allow the machine to agitate. If you have a top-loading machine, it helps if you open the lid after about 5 minutes and let the vinegar sit for an hour (at which point you should close the lid and let the cycle finish). The longer it sits, the more thoroughly it can disinfect your machine.\n</p><p>For a front-loading washer, simply let the cycle run to completion.\n</p><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-8826 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/06%5C/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"683\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/writehorizon.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Clean-Washing-Mashine-with-Vinegar-3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>4. While the machine works, use a microfiber cloth to clean the outside of the machine and wipe down the control panel.\n</p><p>5. Follow up with an additional hot water rinse, either by setting it manually or by pre-programming your machine from the start.\n</p><p>6. Finally, dip a towel in white vinegar and wipe down the bleach and fabric softener reservoirs as well as the inside of the lid and the hinges. Take extra care to get rid of any detergent residue in the nooks and crannies.\n</p><p>From here on out, it\u2019s best to leave the door open in between loads to prevent moisture build-up and to give your machine a thorough cleaning every month.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>A dirty washing machine won\u2019t do a very good job of cleaning your clothes\u2014so it\u2019s vital that you keep it clean and bacteria-free. Here\u2019s how to clean your washing machine naturally and easily with vinegar. 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