How to Sanitize a Front-Loading Washing Machine
Front-loading washers need to be sanitized on occasion, especially if you notice a musty, mildewed odor. To keep the washing machine free of bacteria you must sanitize in a way that removes any bacterial growth without causing harm to the washing machine itself. Also keep in mind that you should use a mild cleaner that will not affect the next batch of clothing that gets washed in the machine. Does this Spark an idea?
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Turn on the washing machine with a hot water cycle and large load size setting.
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Pour 2 cups of bleach into the bleach dispenser.
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Run the wash cycle. The bleach will sanitize the entire interior of your washing machine.
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Leave the washing machine door open on the unit. Front-loading washers sometimes have a tendency to develop mildew and a musty odor, so by leaving the door open the excess moisture is able to dry.
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