Gain Washing Machine Cleaner Review

Once upon a time, we were new to front loader high efficiency (HE) washing machines.  And in those early days, we learned the hard way about the need to keep these clean.  Indeed, front loaders especially can smell bad if not cleaned now and then.  So, these Gain washing machine cleaner pouches came in handy. … Continue reading Gain Washing Machine Cleaner Review



How to Clean Washer with Tide Washer Cleaner

We describe here how to clean your laundry washer with Tide washer cleaner, based on the instructions on the box.  Then, we go further and add in a few little tricks and tips we found while cleaning our high efficiency (HE) machine. These tips augment how well this washer cleaner product works. How to Clean … Continue reading How to Clean Washer with Tide Washer Cleaner



How to Use Tide Washer Cleaner

We describe here how to use Tide washer cleaner, based on the directions on the box.  Then, we go further. We add in the little tricks and tips we found while cleaning our high efficiency (HE) machine. These tips augment how well this washer cleaner product works. How to Use Tide Washer Cleaner: Cautions and … Continue reading How to Use Tide Washer Cleaner



How to Remove Mold from Rubber Seal on Washing Machine

In this piece, we discuss how to remove mold from the rubber seal on a washing machine.  We feel that your first, best strategy, is to keep the gasket from getting moldy in the first place.  Keep it dry when the washer is not in use.  Wipe it dry after each clothes washing session. Then, … Continue reading How to Remove Mold from Rubber Seal on Washing Machine



How to Clean Mold from Front Load Washer Gasket

In this piece, we discuss how to clean mold from front load washer gasket.  We feel that your first, best strategy, is to keep the gasket from getting moldy in the first place.  Keep it dry when the washer is not in use.  Wipe it dry after each clothes washing session. Then, if mold does … Continue reading How to Clean Mold from Front Load Washer Gasket



Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Instructions

We post these Tide washing machine cleaner instructions here, based on the directions on the box.  Then, we go further. We write in the little tricks and tips we found while cleaning our high efficiency (HE) machine. These tips augment how well this Tide cleaner product works. Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Instructions: Cautions and Warnings … Continue reading Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Instructions



Front Loader Washing Machine Pros and Cons

In a front loader washing machine, you get nearly all the conveniences of taking your laundry to a Laundromat.  But you get them in your own laundry room!  How cool is that? You’ll benefit from significant water and energy savings, and in many cases, more effective cleaning.  You can wash all but the biggest washable bedding … Continue reading Front Loader Washing Machine Pros and Cons



How to Clean Front Load Washer Gasket

In this piece, we discuss how to clean a front load washer gasket to remove mold and mildew.  And to that end, we think that your first, best strategy, is to keep the gasket clean in the first place.  Keep it dry when the washer is not used.  Wipe it dry after each clothes washing … Continue reading How to Clean Front Load Washer Gasket



Top Load vs Front Load Washers Pros and Cons

In this piece we discuss top load vs front load washers pros cons.  In a front loader washing machine, you get nearly all the conveniences of taking your laundry to a Laundromat. But you get them in your own laundry room! How cool is that?  A top load washer though, may clean certain clothes better.  … Continue reading Top Load vs Front Load Washers Pros and Cons



How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine

For both top loader and front loader washing machines, HE and traditional, the ways to clean any smelly clothes washing machine, work about the same.  At first.  Why? Because they all get rid of the foul, musty mildew, rotten eggs, sulfur, and other weird odors. But some cleaning techniques keep odors away longer. We discuss … Continue reading How to Clean a Smelly Washing Machine