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Sunday, 21 July 2013

Tips, Tools & Techniques - Cleaning a Washing Machine

Hello! Here's our regular feature where we share tips, tools & techniques that have caught our eye, things we have Pinned, and things we have tried. These are probably not going to change your life(!) but might make it a bit easier...
With all this lovely summer weather, it's a great time to be washing and hanging everything outside to dry. The downside is that my washing machine now needs a good clean to get rid of all the soap scum and mould that builds up! 


So I thought I'd share a quick and easy tip to make your washing machine sparkling clean, just using vinegar!!
Start by soaking the washing powder tray in a bowl with hot water and 1/2 cup of distilled vinegar for approx 30 minutes.
 While you're waiting, give the drum, seal and glass a good clean with the hot water/vinegar mix.
Put the tray back in, add 1 cup of neat vinegar to the washing powder compartment and set the cycle to 90C (or the hottest wash possible)
 Leave the machine to run as normal and that's all there is to it!
I was a bit worried that everything I washed afterwards would have a faint smell of vinegar...but they don't and are as fresh as a daisy!!
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14 comments:

  1. ingrid@nowathomemom22 July 2013 at 16:12

    this is a very good idea and glad to hear that your clothing/cover didn't have a scent of vinegar! :-)
    Ingrid

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    1. buttons and paint...22 July 2013 at 21:12

      Thanks Ingrid! Luckily they didn't smell of vinegar, otherwise would have to pretend it was a new perfume!!

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  2. Cocoa & Heart22 July 2013 at 20:09

    Oh, vinegar is amazing ingredient - I use it for all sorts of things - perfect for descaling kettle too. (you do need to boil the kettle with water several times to make sure you get a nice cup of tea)

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    1. buttons and paint...22 July 2013 at 21:14

      Isn't vinegar so versatile! Great tip about descaling a kettle... and making sure you boil it a few times too :)

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  3. Gertie22 July 2013 at 21:45

    My washer is in need of a clean so I'll give the vinegar a go. Will any sort of vinegar do, like the good old brown malt, or does it have to be the white kind.

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    1. buttons and paint...23 July 2013 at 19:14

      I'd recommend giving it a go - let us know how you get on! Not sure if brown malt would work the same way... I've only ever used distilled/white vinegar for cleaning x

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  4. Rasmussen Family24 July 2013 at 01:01

    vinegar is the best! i use it to disinfect everything!

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  5. Unknown24 July 2013 at 22:06

    I was just telling my mom yesterday that I needed to do this.

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  6. Nici @ Posed Perfection25 July 2013 at 16:36

    This is a great tip! I need to do this with my washer...it kind smells funny. I'd love for you to link this up to my All Things Thursday Blog Hop when you get a chance!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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    1. buttons and paint...26 July 2013 at 19:16

      Thanks for the invite Nici! We have shared on your blog hop & linked back to you as well :) x

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  7. Resh2 August 2013 at 03:14

    I have been meaning to do this! Thanks for the step by step instructions!
    -Resh @StackingBooks.com

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