Category: Washing Machines

Cleaning Front Load Washer with Bleach

Bleach is probably the most effective agent to use to clean and disinfect a front loading washing machine.  Even in small quantities, chlorine bleach virtually guarantees the halt of bacterial growths that lead eventually to a smelly front loader. So this post covers cleaning front load washer with bleach instructions.  Details how to do it … Continue reading Cleaning Front Load Washer with Bleach

Maytag Bravos Washer MVWB750WQ Review

We’ve laundered hundreds of loads in our Maytag Bravos MVWB750WQ washer since we bought one at the end of 2010, and are loving it. I’m ripping curtains off the windows and doilies from tables, just to get some items to wash in the MVWB750WQ. This high efficiency (HE) style  washer differs vastly from older ones … Continue reading Maytag Bravos Washer MVWB750WQ Review

Affresh Washer Cleaner Directions, How to Use

Affresh Washer Cleaner Directions for How to Use We offer these Affresh washer cleaner directions, based on the instructions printed on the box.  Plus, we add in the little tricks and tips we found while cleaning our own washer. These further improve how well this Affreash cleaner product cleans. Cautions and Warnings Not a Laundry … Continue reading Affresh Washer Cleaner Directions, How to Use

Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Instructions, How to Use

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) washer. These tips improve how well this Tide cleaner product works. Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Instructions, How to Use: … Continue reading Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Instructions, How to Use

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

Tide Laundry Machine Cleaner Review

New to front loading laundry machines back in 2013, we did not know how smelly they can get. So we learned, “by fire,” how important it is to keep their odors tame. We learned that you must now and again, cycle the washer through with a decent cleaner like Tide. So, in this Tide laundry … Continue reading Tide Laundry Machine Cleaner Review

How to Clean Door Gasket on Front Loader Washer

The best way to clean mold from a washer door seal, is to avoid the mold in the first place.  Stop it before it starts, and act right away if you s,ell any dank odors coming from your washing machine. This post details how to clean door gasket on front loader washer should it ever … Continue reading How to Clean Door Gasket on Front Loader Washer

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

Affresh Washer Cleaner Review, for HE Washers

So, this Affresh washer cleaner review details our experiences with it. Plus, we list its pros and cons that we found with Affresh®. We were new to high efficiency (HE) washing machines back in 2010.  So we knew not that to keep their odors down, you have to clean them with a decent washer deodorizer.  … Continue reading Affresh Washer Cleaner Review, for HE Washers