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



Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE

New to front loading washing 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 washing … Continue reading Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Review for HE



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



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



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



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