However if you live in a hard water area you may have noticed that cleaning your washing machine with baking soda isn t doing a lot.
Clean out washing machine with vinegar and baking soda.
Set the washer to run on its longest cycle at its hottest temperature.
If that s the case it s time to try the opposite acidic approach.
Instead of laundry detergent you ll pour baking soda into the washing machine.
Then mix cup each of water and baking soda and pour the solution into the detergent well where you usually put detergent and fabric softener.
You ll just replace the items that you use.
The rubber gasket at the front of the washer especially in a high.
One way is to mix 2 cups of vinegar and 1 4 cup of baking soda and water each then pour the mixture into the detergent cache of your washing machine.
Baking soda s high ph makes it perfect for cutting through greasy and oily stains making it very effective in kitchens.
It is impossible to eliminate all chemicals but if i can i try to substitute gentler cleaning products in exchange for harsh chemicals.
Then close the lid and let the machine run for 5 minutes.
As a breast cancer survivor i have become more cautious about the chemicals we use in our house.
Saturate a clean cloth or sponge with the solution of baking soda and water and wipe down the inside surface of the washing machine.
To clean a top loading washing machine with vinegar start by running it on the hottest and longest setting.
Scrub lightly if residue resists your efforts.
To clean your top or front load washing machine naturally start by pouring 2 cups of white vinegar into the drum.
Before cleaning the washer drum clean the gasket by spraying it with white vinegar and wiping with a damp microfiber cloth.
Cleaning towels with vinegar and baking soda in a top loading washing machine.
If you have a traditional top loading washing machine you can basically do a load of laundry like you normally do.
As it s filling up with water pour 4 cups of white vinegar into the washer.
For an even deeper cleaning add 1 cup of baking soda to the washer as well.
Simply run a cycle at the highest temperature.