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Smell is caused by bacteria and usually because people wash too often at low temperatures. As a result, soap residues do not always dissolve properly. Coke wash at 90 degrees Celsius is necessary to dissolve impurities in the machine. Once every two weeks. Washing at low temperatures is good - but has many drawbacks.
Always remember to add the absolute hottest water cycle you can twice every couple of months even turn your Hot water heater up on hottest a couple of days in advance because the hot water melts all the soap residue and garbage in the pipes and in the tub and that's really what's needed to clean it out
Chris D When I pour the vinegar into the dispenser it all runs down into the washing machine. Will this work just as well if I pour it inside the washing machine? Also are the essential oils really necessary? I have an allergy to fragrances.
@@chris93703 Sometimes when you put too much liquid in the dispenser it drains it into the tub because of the gravity.. Every time the machine starts it does a drain so just start the cycle and once it's washing just pour alot in and it will go right into the tub
This is what brought me here years ago! My wife was complaining years ago about our smelly washer and I watched your video, thanks to you I was her hero! I have been watching ever since!
That is awesome! Yeah these basic DIY tutorials really help to make a difference in performance of appliances but also if done regularly, prevent future repair costs! :)
@@jonjap8363 pas certaine que de laisser le couvercle de de la lessiveuse ouvert soit une bonne idée car je pense que le caoutchouc va sécher et craquer. J'ai une vieille lessiveuse INGLIS HEAVY DUTY
Loving these clear instructions. I’ve just done the first wash with the baking powder and now on to the vinegar wash. The lowest time with hottest wash on mine is 1hr and 22mins. So that’s slightly annoying. Can I do the vinegar and baking soda at the same time or do they cancel each other out?
Add a cup of vinegar to your wash to eliminate odours from clothes, like those worn at the gym. Keeps your front-loader smelling good. It also softens the clothes, no need for fabric softener. Keep your front-loader door slightly open once you're done washing, prevents the odours from forming inside.
Great tips for keeping the inside of your washing machine clean another great tip and a lot of people don’t realize you must change your cold and hot water hoses to the washing machine every five years to avoid failure.
Like he showed, leave the door open afterwards. Totally prevents mould/odours. I also stuff a kitchen towel into the door rubber at the bottom (with half the towel sticking out). This draws up moisture which then evaporates. Also, put soda crystals in with the detergent to help reduce limescale build-up. My AEG front loader is 25 years old and still going strong.
As I was cleaning the softener dispenser in my top loader I made a mess. Now I'm looking into how to wash the whole machine and this is really helpful!
I have to thank you Pan! My wife was demanding a new washing machine. I just bought this front loader a year ago. I found your video (I watch a ton of your detailing videos already) and I’ve followed it to a “T”. She just made one of my favorite dinners walking around the house saying “they don’t have a husband like mine” lol! Appreciate you brother!
Make sure when you re-insert the lower filter, that it is completely tight and not leaking. Not once, but twice I have had water leaking into the basement because the gasket wasn't seated properly.
Thank you soo much ,Pan the Organizer. My washing machine has never been cleaned ,i’m planning to call for service ,luckily i’ve seen your video . I can save money and learn how to do it myself . God Bless you And your family! 🙏🏻❤️
Thanks Dave! The main advantage I like of front loaders is their efficiency in water consumption and electricity. But yeah top loaders don't have the odor issues as much.
I’ve been using front loaders for 20 years without odor issue. All that’s necessary is to not keep the front door closed. Most models come with a built in cam to keep the door cracked open a few inches unless you physically close it. Not only do they clean better and have many more load options but they use FAR less water and electricity.
You don't get top loaders in Europe or the UK.... Odours are only a problem if you keep the door shut between cycles and leave the soap drawer open... air circulation is the key
@@cruisinguy6024 We still have our original Maytag Washer & Dryer, they are 27 year old and with 2 boys now in their late teens it got & gets used daily. Never had any smell issues and we just wipe them clean once a month. To date I have spent $300 in minor repairs (belts, sensor).
A top tip is to leave the the dispenser tray slightly open and the washing machine door after every use also. Never mind he mentioned it. Ignore above message lol
NICE tutorial! For hose draining, I use a plastic tray that has a top edge _low_ enough to allow _complete_ drainage. This results in not having to deal with any further draining/spillage when the filter is removed. 😉
Great video. One recommendation. After pulling the detergent drawer out and cleaning it, and before putting it back, I use a microfiber towel to clean and sanitize the detergent drawer cavity.
I’ve had my machine for 7 years. Never knew about any of this. I would just clean the tray and wipe the rubber seal. The other day i noticed a bad smell and a washing load did not smell fresh. After doing the vinegar method my smell went away. I followed through with the baking soda tip just to be sure. I really appreciate the video!
I love the maintenance series because most people aren't trained to do that and this is good information. Can you do one regarding how would you maintain and deodorize your shop-vac?
I saw the thumbnail and said “he looks just like Pan” and sure enough after teaching me a whole lot about car detailing he’s got me learning about washer care 😂❤❤ Thank you Pan!
Adding fun guy? I am the fun guy. Also for anybody who speaks 'traditional' English, baking soda is called "bicarbonate of soda" (basically transliterated the same from French). "White vinegar" is "spirit vinegar" or "distilled (white) vinegar" in the US. I hope this translation helps any of my non-Canadian speaking friends.
Thank you! Don't forget to clean the space that holds the detergent tray! I just looked at mine and it was full of mildew and some kind of biofilm. My landlord replaced my old top-load with a brand new front-load and I absolutely hate it, but this video will help me learn to cope with the change. I've never had such disgusting issues with a top-loader washing machine. Now, I think I'll run bleach through the new washer every week.
@@CombustibleLint bleach too frequently might eat the rubber gaskets. But I agree. I'm embarrassed my clothes smell so bad fresh from the dryer. These front loaders suck!
Found the old version of this video, and it inspired me to clean my washing machine which has had an iffy kind of smell to it.. The commercially awailable washing machine cleaning solutuons here in Norway never did a damn bit of good But even without any lavender or tea-tree oil i could not semse any iffy smell when I had run tjroug the teo cycles at 90'c The dispener drawer was a nasty thing, a thogh as nauls yellow/brownish residue had built up, i (wrongly) thought that id was dammage from the washing powdee, but after watching the old video realised that it was residue, i siaked the affected parts n white winegar and a bit of hot water.. and now the dispenser drawer is clean enogh to eat my dinner from 😂 Thanks Pan, you are truly inspirational🙂
Really helpful thank you! I’m a college student and have never cleaned a washing machine before and my one definitely needed it! Learned a lot, thanks!
A word of caution, vinegar is caustic. Use it only occasionally. Same with baking soda. They will deteriorate your rubber seals and other non-metal parts inside the washer. So using them for regular clothes washing is not recommended.
Thank you so much! As a mother with very young children, my daughter often pee on her bed so we havr to wash often her blankets, howerver after a while, since a few days there is now a smell in the washer bur also because it was never clean since we moved in. I can now get rid of odours and know how to clean it each months.
Thank you Pan. Love your content. My Samsung frontload doesnt have a filter compartment in the front. Probably in the rear but Im afraid to try and pull the unit out of the small space it is in. :( I also notice a lot of mold in the upper part of the detergent holder cabinet. If you pull the tray all the way out you will see where the mold accumulates. I do use a scrub brush with a vinegar solution to get but its difficult. Leaving the door open and wiping down after each wash is a must. Has helped eliminate mold on the rubber gasket.
After watching this video, i went and looked at my front load washer and pulled that gasket back and nearly threw up! I’m embarrassed by the amount of mold back there! Fairly new washer too and I always leave the door open after a wash. Starting this process now. I’m a clean freak too, so this doesn’t set well with me lol Appreciate the helpful video as always, Pan!
Couple of other important things to check- the outlet pipe, make sure there is a straight 2 or 3 degrees tilt towards the drain as crud will collectin the outletpipe. I flush my outlet pipe out once a month, lastly, I've back fed my machine with a garden hose draining all the gunk out through the small washing machine drain pipe at the front as shown, its crazy how much crap came out, I also rotate the drum at the same time. I use a Fairy Platinum dishwasher tablet as this has strong ingredients and degreasers to break down biological muck from inside the drum on drum clean mode (90 degrees Celsius). Comes out crisp and clean every time 👌
In case you ever see this comment - can you tell me how you do that- back feed your washer with a garden hose. What do you attach the hose to? Sorry if it’s a silly question, but I googled and I’m not seeing anything that sounds like what you describe.
@@foursixquebec disconnect the outlet/drain hose, and put a garden hose into the drain/ outlet. Then, at the front of the machine there is an emergency drain with a small pipe and a cover to access the pump. Fit another hose to the small pipe at the front and run the hose out of the door into the garden or somewhere outside. Turn on the tap and watch the water flow through the outlet and through the machine and out of the small emergency drain.
Merci beaucoup ! Gonna try that today + drain the water at every cycle to get rid of all the dirt. By the way, finishing the process with the coldest cycle might help avoiding crystallisation due to hot water
If you have the dispenser tray out, it pays to clean inside the opening as well, I had to use an old washing machine once and inside there was a veritable soap stalactite
What about the vinegar and/or tea tree oil damaging rubber washers and such in your machine? I've heard these can damage your inner parts of the washer.
I think I’ll stick to my top loader machine. I leave the lid open always when done with a wash. I use the machine cleaning tablets 1-2 times a month (we wash everyday). Maintaining that rubber gasket is not for me. I keep my machine cleaned and I do wash my towels and bedding in hot water. I also use the least amount of HE liquid detergent to wash clothes. And I never ever use liquid fabric softener.
I would suggest one minor tweak to your formula. Swap out the vinegar for citric acid. If your washer has limescale in it and your cleaning process does not remove all of it, that vinegar smell will linger for quite some time. Citric acid is nearly orderless and will not leave any lingering odors. This is especially true if you are cleaning things like coffee makers, dishwashers, tankless water heaters, etc. Keep up the good work Pan!
I wonder if you could extend the life of the rubber gaskets with some type of rubber protectant? Also I was wondering if you have a vapor steamer to steam behind the rubber gaskets and other nooks and crannies to kill any trapped odors and loosen any debris?
Gasket is made or EPDM rubber and should last the life of the machine . They go discoloured and smell through poor machine maintenance and low temperature washing without biological detergent or continuing using fast or rapid cycles .
Ive done all the things you have mentioned but I have been intermittently getting still very foul odor smells like sewage. Whenever I do the washer cleaning tabs the smell is typically gone for 1 week to 2 weeks and comes back right away. Aside from disassembling it I dont know what else to do.
My reply is late, but are you still having the issue? If so, I was going to suggest contacting your county/district utility company. In the past, I've smelled sulphur in my shower and there wound up being a clog in our water line. The utility company came out and unclogged it and the smell went away.
Question1: Does one add the baking soda to the drum and the vinegar to the detergent drawer and run the Hot water clean cycle together, or is this two different cycles? One cycle with the baking soda, then a second cycle with the vinegar? Question 2: Can I substitute TSP for baking soda? Thank You for a helpful video. Most of my mold build-up happens in the bottom of the door gasket (Black Mold) and I believe this is where the odors come from?
Two separate cycles. If you were to combine them in one cycle, that would create an unwanted chemical reaction. I don’t know if you can substitute the baking soda for TSP.
i use a scoop of baking soda with every load of laundry and use white vinegar for the fabric softener and have never had a stinky machine. i always empty the tray after every load and leave the front door open as well.
That maintenance spray bottle does not look like you put 50% dawn detergent and 50% vinegar - it looks way too transparent and thin. Did you mix up the ratio for that spray?
That’s how I found u years ago. I was looking up ways to clean washing machines and other items. This is a great update!!!!. I also use Vinegar and downy soap to clean the bathrooms.
I have an Electrolux Model eifls55iiwo, i can't find the filter, and I looked at the owner manual online, and i still couldn't find it. Does my washing machine even have one? I really need help with this!
Started watching Pan because of a title of one of his videos and his legendary intro. Years later he has my cleaning OCD on full tilt. I polish random things in my home just to see if I can get the scratches out. I think I will send Pan my therapy bill. Lol
@@PanTheOrganizer every time I dry my microfiber towels in the dryer there’s always some kind of hair, string, or lint on it. I physically clean the dryer with White vinegar and a microfiber towel before drying my microfiber towels , but some how I still get stuff on my towels.
Ma femme me disais justement aujourd'hui que la laveuse ne lavais plus comme avant. Nous avons la même marque. Nous venons de lui faire tout un "Deep Clean". Merci Pan!
Dude you help me out big time! ❤️ I happen to have the same exact wash machine as you do and I had no idea then you can take the dispenser out and clean it. I’ve been doing the air drying it out after each use.🤦🏻♀️this whole time and it still had a lot of dirt 😞 But now it is fully clean!! 👍 I have built up black mold in the gray rubber so hopefully this will get rid of it. Thank you 🙏
Awesome thanks for the feedback! For the mold on the gray rubber, you can use some bleach and a microfiber towel and an old toothbrush and scrub. It should remove it.
This was a really good video. You did a really great job with this content. I love it!! I saw this & headed to my basement & went to town on my washer lol.
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I strictly go to the laundry mat in my local area. Just to wash the microfiber towels. I've decided long time ago since I'm using Chemical's. To not use my home washing machines. This way I know for sure I'm not getting any kind of Auto cleaning chemicals stuck to my washing machine. Which can leech onto your clothes. And of course you can always do what Pan the organizer recommends which is an excellent idea.👍
Great job! Thank you for the video, it was clear and easy to understand. Just wondering couldn't I put the vinegar in the dispenser and the baking soda in the tub in one cycle instead of the two-step? Thanks
Thank you for this video, very clear and helpful. I had been doing some of these things but not all! I am not able to pull out the filter on the bottom, even though I had cleaned it out before. It seems to be stuck and does not come out. Any suggestions??? Thanks.
Important tip. When you finish your washing leave the washing machine door open if top loader leave lid up. It’s stops the moisture and mould from getting into the rubber seals my mothers washing lasted 45 years. Never gave her any problems.
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Smell is caused by bacteria and usually because people wash too often at low temperatures. As a result, soap residues do not always dissolve properly.
Coke wash at 90 degrees Celsius is necessary to dissolve impurities in the machine. Once every two weeks.
Washing at low temperatures is good - but has many drawbacks.
Always remember to add the absolute hottest water cycle you can twice every couple of months even turn your Hot water heater up on hottest a couple of days in advance because the hot water melts all the soap residue and garbage in the pipes and in the tub and that's really what's needed to clean it out
Chris D
When I pour the vinegar into the dispenser it all runs down into the washing machine. Will this work just as well if I pour it inside the washing machine? Also are the essential oils really necessary? I have an allergy to fragrances.
@@chris93703 Sometimes when you put too much liquid in the dispenser it drains it into the tub because of the gravity.. Every time the machine starts it does a drain so just start the cycle and once it's washing just pour alot in and it will go right into the tub
For maintaining the washing machine would Dr. Bronners soap work just as well as the dishwashing detergent?
You know you are an adult when you search this kind of video on your own.😂
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@@samanapoudel3985 lol I’m 35 it’s sooo trippy because in my head I’m still 19
This is what brought me here years ago!
My wife was complaining years ago about our smelly washer and
I watched your video, thanks to you I was her hero!
I have been watching ever since!
That is awesome! Yeah these basic DIY tutorials really help to make a difference in performance of appliances but also if done regularly, prevent future repair costs! :)
Keep your washing machine’s door open all the time when not using.
@@jonjap8363 pas certaine que de laisser le couvercle de de la lessiveuse ouvert soit une bonne idée
car je pense que le caoutchouc va sécher et craquer. J'ai une vieille lessiveuse INGLIS HEAVY DUTY
Loving these clear instructions. I’ve just done the first wash with the baking powder and now on to the vinegar wash. The lowest time with hottest wash on mine is 1hr and 22mins. So that’s slightly annoying. Can I do the vinegar and baking soda at the same time or do they cancel each other out?
Don’t know what I’d do without Pan ! Whether it be car detailing or household organizing and cleaning … you’re always my go to. Merci
Oh thank you!
Add a cup of vinegar to your wash to eliminate odours from clothes, like those worn at the gym. Keeps your front-loader smelling good. It also softens the clothes, no need for fabric softener. Keep your front-loader door slightly open once you're done washing, prevents the odours from forming inside.
Thanks for sharing!
Keepin the door slightly opens really helps eliminates odors, since it dries up the machine inside.
Vinegar destroys rubber very occasionally yes
Also wiping the soap dispenser tray completely dry helps too, after the cycle is over!
So the vinegar and oil mixes with the warm water, right ?
Vote here if you are over 30+old watching this 👍🏻
31. I did this stuff at 25 too but I've been living on my own since 18 and had to raise myself throughout childhood and my teen years anyway haha
Nah, I'm 17. But my parents washing machine stinks SO BADLY, and they're not even home. Haha... ha... need to fix that before they get home...
30, i hate the smell lol
40+ ))
@@alli_chan4589 Same here
Great tips for keeping the inside of your washing machine clean another great tip and a lot of people don’t realize you must change your cold and hot water hoses to the washing machine every five years to avoid failure.
Thanks David!
Can someone please help me
Really good things, and the difference between one cycle and the next is very important for the comfort of the washing machine
@@crystalmarie3614Any problem with the washing machine is at your disposal
excellent
Great advice! Keeping that door open is so important for front loaders.
Thanks Erik!
Keep it open when not in use? Hopefully my wife will believe this 😅
@@hassleemof I leave it open, overnight. After the last wash, and after drying the seals, etc
What really puts me to shame is that we already have everything needed for the task at home. Brilliant!
Greetings from Switzerland
Your washing machine will thank you! Cheers from Canada!
Like he showed, leave the door open afterwards. Totally prevents mould/odours. I also stuff a kitchen towel into the door rubber at the bottom (with half the towel sticking out). This draws up moisture which then evaporates. Also, put soda crystals in with the detergent to help reduce limescale build-up. My AEG front loader is 25 years old and still going strong.
As I was cleaning the softener dispenser in my top loader I made a mess. Now I'm looking into how to wash the whole machine and this is really helpful!
Glad I could help!
I just watched your 5 year old version of this the other day. Videos have come a long way in 5 years Pan!
Thanks!! Yeah that video went viral with 4 million views so far!
I have to thank you Pan! My wife was demanding a new washing machine. I just bought this front loader a year ago. I found your video (I watch a ton of your detailing videos already) and I’ve followed it to a “T”. She just made one of my favorite dinners walking around the house saying “they don’t have a husband like mine” lol! Appreciate you brother!
That is awesome! 😁👍🏻👍🏻
😂😂😂😂
"Demanding?".....
good job
Kinda cute hahaha
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You are so welcome!
Front loaders are much more prone to odors. I always opt for top loaders. Great video regardless!
Thanks Dave! The main advantage I like of front loaders is their efficiency in water consumption and electricity. But yeah top loaders don't have the odor issues as much.
I’ve been using front loaders for 20 years without odor issue. All that’s necessary is to not keep the front door closed. Most models come with a built in cam to keep the door cracked open a few inches unless you physically close it.
Not only do they clean better and have many more load options but they use FAR less water and electricity.
You don't get top loaders in Europe or the UK....
Odours are only a problem if you keep the door shut between cycles and leave the soap drawer open... air circulation is the key
@@cruisinguy6024 We still have our original Maytag Washer & Dryer, they are 27 year old and with 2 boys now in their late teens it got & gets used daily. Never had any smell issues and we just wipe them clean once a month. To date I have spent $300 in minor repairs (belts, sensor).
@@cruisinguy6024 I leave the door wide open and the soap dish open after every wash
Great advice. My washing machine smelled so good after I followed your advice. Keep up the good job. 👌🏾
Great to hear!
A top tip is to leave the the dispenser tray slightly open and the washing machine door after every use also.
Never mind he mentioned it. Ignore above message lol
NICE tutorial! For hose draining, I use a plastic tray that has a top edge _low_ enough to allow _complete_ drainage. This results in not having to deal with any further draining/spillage when the filter is removed. 😉
Great tip!
Great video. One recommendation. After pulling the detergent drawer out and cleaning it, and before putting it back, I use a microfiber towel to clean and sanitize the detergent drawer cavity.
Great point!
I’ve had my machine for 7 years. Never knew about any of this. I would just clean the tray and wipe the rubber seal. The other day i noticed a bad smell and a washing load did not smell fresh.
After doing the vinegar method my smell went away. I followed through with the baking soda tip just to be sure.
I really appreciate the video!
Glad I could help!
I love the maintenance series because most people aren't trained to do that and this is good information. Can you do one regarding how would you maintain and deodorize your shop-vac?
Thanks Rey!
very good
I saw the thumbnail and said “he looks just like Pan” and sure enough after teaching me a whole lot about car detailing he’s got me learning about washer care 😂❤❤ Thank you Pan!
Right on!
Adding fun guy? I am the fun guy.
Also for anybody who speaks 'traditional' English, baking soda is called "bicarbonate of soda" (basically transliterated the same from French).
"White vinegar" is "spirit vinegar" or "distilled (white) vinegar" in the US.
I hope this translation helps any of my non-Canadian speaking friends.
Thank you! Don't forget to clean the space that holds the detergent tray! I just looked at mine and it was full of mildew and some kind of biofilm. My landlord replaced my old top-load with a brand new front-load and I absolutely hate it, but this video will help me learn to cope with the change. I've never had such disgusting issues with a top-loader washing machine. Now, I think I'll run bleach through the new washer every week.
@@CombustibleLint bleach too frequently might eat the rubber gaskets. But I agree. I'm embarrassed my clothes smell so bad fresh from the dryer. These front loaders suck!
So happy I found you!! You’re precise and easy to understand. I shared with my family and subscribed ❤
Thanks Pan!
Thanks for the feedback!
Found the old version of this video, and it inspired me to clean my washing machine which has had an iffy kind of smell to it..
The commercially awailable washing machine cleaning solutuons here in Norway never did a damn bit of good
But even without any lavender or tea-tree oil i could not semse any iffy smell when I had run tjroug the teo cycles at 90'c
The dispener drawer was a nasty thing, a thogh as nauls yellow/brownish residue had built up, i (wrongly) thought that id was dammage from the washing powdee, but after watching the old video realised that it was residue, i siaked the affected parts n white winegar and a bit of hot water.. and now the dispenser drawer is clean enogh to eat my dinner from 😂
Thanks Pan, you are truly inspirational🙂
Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you so much for your video! I bought a used washer and it has a horrible mildewed smell.
I’ll clean it out the way you showed in your video.
Your washer will thank you. 😁👍🏻
Just replaced my front loading washer drain pump...17 bucks on amazon...saved 700$...gonna do the deep clean now :D
@@wheredidileavemycell I just replaced mine for the 2nd time in 18 months. 16 year old washer is still purring! Lol.
Love the video! Very well explained & informative! I wish sales people would show how to do this.
Thanks so much!
You’re such a genius! I learned so much from your videos. Thank you so much, Pan! 😊
You are so welcome!
I just got done watching this and learned a lot as always!! Thank You! Enjoy the weekend.
Glad it was helpful!
Really helpful thank you! I’m a college student and have never cleaned a washing machine before and my one definitely needed it! Learned a lot, thanks!
My pleasure. Thanks for the positive feedback!
A word of caution, vinegar is caustic. Use it only occasionally. Same with baking soda. They will deteriorate your rubber seals and other non-metal parts inside the washer.
So using them for regular clothes washing is not recommended.
Thank you so much! As a mother with very young children, my daughter often pee on her bed so we havr to wash often her blankets, howerver after a while, since a few days there is now a smell in the washer bur also because it was never clean since we moved in. I can now get rid of odours and know how to clean it each months.
Thank you so much for this very useful video Pan! You made an undesirable task look very easy.
Glad it was helpful! Your washer will thank you!
Thank you for this! Just bought a house but no one cleaned the washer for 5 years and they used to have a dog so it's a lot of work!
You are so welcome!
Using lemon salt inside the washing machine is excellent
Your explanation is very nice. Good luck
Thank you Pan. Love your content. My Samsung frontload doesnt have a filter compartment in the front. Probably in the rear but Im afraid to try and pull the unit out of the small space it is in. :(
I also notice a lot of mold in the upper part of the detergent holder cabinet. If you pull the tray all the way out you will see where the mold accumulates. I do use a scrub brush with a vinegar solution to get but its difficult. Leaving the door open and wiping down after each wash is a must. Has helped eliminate mold on the rubber gasket.
After watching this video, i went and looked at my front load washer and pulled that gasket back and nearly threw up! I’m embarrassed by the amount of mold back there! Fairly new washer too and I always leave the door open after a wash. Starting this process now. I’m a clean freak too, so this doesn’t set well with me lol
Appreciate the helpful video as always, Pan!
Glad it helped
Helpful and straight to point, thanks a lot.
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You speak really clearly
Thanks!
Couple of other important things to check- the outlet pipe, make sure there is a straight 2 or 3 degrees tilt towards the drain as crud will collectin the outletpipe. I flush my outlet pipe out once a month, lastly, I've back fed my machine with a garden hose draining all the gunk out through the small washing machine drain pipe at the front as shown, its crazy how much crap came out, I also rotate the drum at the same time. I use a Fairy Platinum dishwasher tablet as this has strong ingredients and degreasers to break down biological muck from inside the drum on drum clean mode (90 degrees Celsius). Comes out crisp and clean every time 👌
Good tips!
In case you ever see this comment - can you tell me how you do that- back feed your washer with a garden hose. What do you attach the hose to? Sorry if it’s a silly question, but I googled and I’m not seeing anything that sounds like what you describe.
@@foursixquebec disconnect the outlet/drain hose, and put a garden hose into the drain/ outlet. Then, at the front of the machine there is an emergency drain with a small pipe and a cover to access the pump. Fit another hose to the small pipe at the front and run the hose out of the door into the garden or somewhere outside. Turn on the tap and watch the water flow through the outlet and through the machine and out of the small emergency drain.
Still an effective method even this year. Really appreciate Brother👏👏👏
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Thanks for this! My washer works long hard days and it’s beginning to smell like a toilet. I’ll grab some stuff from your links 👍
Cool! Your washer will thank you!
Merci beaucoup ! Gonna try that today + drain the water at every cycle to get rid of all the dirt. By the way, finishing the process with the coldest cycle might help avoiding crystallisation due to hot water
Good stuff Pan! We’ve also been using Lysol Laundry Sanitizer, and Odo-ban in our washer, with great results!
Good to know!
If you have the dispenser tray out, it pays to clean inside the opening as well, I had to use an old washing machine once and inside there was a veritable soap stalactite
Thank you! This was fantastic, so helpful and you explain everything so clearly. I am off to clean mine now. ❤ xxx
My pleasure!
I agree, once a month. Especially since I often forget a load in the washing machine for a day or two. That moldy smell is awful.
you forget your washing for a day or two?............
What about the vinegar and/or tea tree oil damaging rubber washers and such in your machine? I've heard these can damage your inner parts of the washer.
Simple and concise!
Amazing tutorial🙂
Thanks Ruben!
I also add half a tube of Crest original…..further abrasive…..but the smell is awesome
I think I’ll stick to my top loader machine. I leave the lid open always when done with a wash. I use the machine cleaning tablets 1-2 times a month (we wash everyday). Maintaining that rubber gasket is not for me. I keep my machine cleaned and I do wash my towels and bedding in hot water. I also use the least amount of HE liquid detergent to wash clothes. And I never ever use liquid fabric softener.
Thank you for the tps! I’m actually cleaning my 2 washing machines now✍️🏡🇩🇪❤️God bless You Sir!!
Happy to help
I would suggest one minor tweak to your formula. Swap out the vinegar for citric acid. If your washer has limescale in it and your cleaning process does not remove all of it, that vinegar smell will linger for quite some time. Citric acid is nearly orderless and will not leave any lingering odors. This is especially true if you are cleaning things like coffee makers, dishwashers, tankless water heaters, etc. Keep up the good work Pan!
Thanks!
Have watched hundreds of your car vids. Now i am detailing my washer? Thanks.
Hehe your washing machine will thank you! I love taking care of my things, and that includes my appliances.
I wonder if you could extend the life of the rubber gaskets with some type of rubber protectant? Also I was wondering if you have a vapor steamer to steam behind the rubber gaskets and other nooks and crannies to kill any trapped odors and loosen any debris?
Yes , 303 Protectant , clean them first before applying . It comes in a liquid and also wipes .
Gasket is made or EPDM rubber and should last the life of the machine .
They go discoloured and smell through poor machine maintenance and low temperature washing without biological detergent or continuing using fast or rapid cycles .
Thank you, we just bought a house with this LG... it is very helpful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My pleasure!
I just use Truly Free non-toxic laundry machine cleaner. I literally throw the pouch in and run a load and it's good. Pretty cheap too
Ive done all the things you have mentioned but I have been intermittently getting still very foul odor smells like sewage. Whenever I do the washer cleaning tabs the smell is typically gone for 1 week to 2 weeks and comes back right away. Aside from disassembling it I dont know what else to do.
That’s annoying! I hope you’ve found a cost effective solution to the problem. All the best.
My reply is late, but are you still having the issue? If so, I was going to suggest contacting your county/district utility company. In the past, I've smelled sulphur in my shower and there wound up being a clog in our water line. The utility company came out and unclogged it and the smell went away.
Question1: Does one add the baking soda to the drum and the vinegar to the detergent drawer and run the Hot water clean cycle together, or is this two different cycles? One cycle with the baking soda, then a second cycle with the vinegar?
Question 2: Can I substitute TSP for baking soda?
Thank You for a helpful video. Most of my mold build-up happens in the bottom of the door gasket (Black Mold) and I believe this is where the odors come from?
Two separate cycles. If you were to combine them in one cycle, that would create an unwanted chemical reaction.
I don’t know if you can substitute the baking soda for TSP.
My LG washer recommends to run the tub cleaning every 30 cycles. For just me and my roomate it is usually every 3 months or so.
Thank you for this video! My house will be more peaceful now the clothes don’t smell!
You are so welcome!
i just couldn’t find filter in my washing machine
4:30 vinaigrette also helps to fight calcium build up in places where water are hard.
Dirt, grime and gunk.
I learned some new words today.
thanks
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Thank you for these tips. I hope research and development for washing machine companies create better machines.
Thanks for watching!
Thieves is a great essential oil to use as it also works as a disinfectant.
Hi I only have cold settings 😢 will the baking soda.still work?
i use a scoop of baking soda with every load of laundry and use white vinegar for the fabric softener and have never had a stinky machine. i always empty the tray after every load and leave the front door open as well.
That maintenance spray bottle does not look like you put 50% dawn detergent and 50% vinegar - it looks way too transparent and thin. Did you mix up the ratio for that spray?
That’s how I found u years ago. I was looking up ways to clean washing machines and other items. This is a great update!!!!. I also use Vinegar and downy soap to clean the bathrooms.
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Great lesson. My washing machine definetly needs this clean😊😊🙏
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I have an Electrolux Model eifls55iiwo, i can't find the filter, and I looked at the owner manual online, and i still couldn't find it. Does my washing machine even have one? I really need help with this!
I just use Truly Free non-toxic laundry machine cleaner. I literally throw the pouch in and run a load and it's good. Pretty cheap too
AWESOME! Thank you for an easy to follow and thorough tutorial, I will surely share it!
You are so welcome!
my hat is off to pan the man thank you !!!
Thank you!
Awesome vid Pan!!!! I still remember watching your original vid from long ago!
Thanks Mike! Yeah that video went viral !! 4 million views! :)
Started watching Pan because of a title of one of his videos and his legendary intro. Years later he has my cleaning OCD on full tilt. I polish random things in my home just to see if I can get the scratches out. I think I will send Pan my therapy bill. Lol
Haahha I love it!!! 👍🏻👍🏻
@@PanTheOrganizer Buying the Mirka from Matt at Obsessed was pure kryptonite. I can’t put it down.
Yeah it's a pretty smooth operator! :)
Amazing video, I've learnt a lot here, thanks
Just cleaned mine after watching your video 👍🏼 any tips for cleaning out lint & hair from the dry drum?
Your washer will thank you! I'm not sure I understand where the lint and hair is in your drum? You can't pick that up with a microfiber towel?
@@PanTheOrganizer every time I dry my microfiber towels in the dryer there’s always some kind of hair, string, or lint on it. I physically clean the dryer with White vinegar and a microfiber towel before drying my microfiber towels , but some how I still get stuff on my towels.
OMG! thank you for this amazing information, I’m going trait to the machine and start doing this needed cleaning 🌸
You are so welcome!
Ma femme me disais justement aujourd'hui que la laveuse ne lavais plus comme avant. Nous avons la même marque. Nous venons de lui faire tout un "Deep Clean". Merci Pan!
Ta femme et ta laveuse vont te remercier! :)
Dude you help me out big time! ❤️
I happen to have the same exact wash machine as you do and I had no idea then you can take the dispenser out and clean it.
I’ve been doing the air drying it out after each use.🤦🏻♀️this whole time and it still had a lot of dirt 😞 But now it is fully clean!! 👍
I have built up black mold in the gray rubber so hopefully this will get rid of it.
Thank you 🙏
Awesome thanks for the feedback! For the mold on the gray rubber, you can use some bleach and a microfiber towel and an old toothbrush and scrub. It should remove it.
@@PanTheOrganizer yes it worked!
Thank you 🙏
👍🏻👍🏻 How did you discover my videos by the way?
@@PanTheOrganizer I type on TH-cam search “ How to clean a washing machine “ and I picked your video 😊
@@_dakota_298 I just use Truly Free non-toxic laundry machine cleaner. I literally throw the pouch in and run a load and it's good. Pretty cheap too
Was just wondering this... And when ai started this there' were no views. thanks Pan!!!
It's like I read your mind! ;)
It worked, thank you! I tried commercial cleaners and they didn't get the bad smell out... this eliminated all the stink ^_^
You're welcome!! How did you discover my channel by the way?
I searched "How to clean washing machine" here on youtube :D @@PanTheOrganizer
I like your explanation a lot. Besides you are very alike to the guy from 911. 😂
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This was a really good video. You did a really great job with this content. I love it!! I saw this & headed to my basement & went to town on my washer lol.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you my washer will now be clean thanks to you! Has anyone ever told you that you look like Bobby Nash from 911?
Hehe yeah they say I look like a younger version of actor Peter Krause of 911
This video was perfect! Thank you for taking the time to make this. Subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Very useful video 📹 I was asking someone how I can was machine so someone send video from Kenya 🇰🇪 now you're you're TH-cam so now leaning so many things from you're channel keep going
You are welcome
You're amazing! Thank you for this video👍🏾
Thank you!
I strictly go to the laundry mat in my local area. Just to wash the microfiber towels. I've decided long time ago since I'm using Chemical's. To not use my home washing machines. This way I know for sure I'm not getting any kind of Auto cleaning chemicals stuck to my washing machine. Which can leech onto your clothes. And of course you can always do what Pan the organizer recommends which is an excellent idea.👍
Thank you so much for this… your video is extremely educational and helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
Great job! Thank you for the video, it was clear and easy to understand. Just wondering couldn't I put the vinegar in the dispenser and the baking soda in the tub in one cycle instead of the two-step? Thanks
I have two questions.
1. Is there a filter to clean for a top loader?
2. Is it okay to use other types of essential oils? I have orange.
Is it safe to still use this technique if bleach is utilized regularly ? Great video and AWSOME content BTws❤🙏🏽🫶🏾🫶🏾
Pan you’re always fun to watch.
Thanks Steve!
Thank you for this video, very clear and helpful. I had been doing some of these things but not all! I am not able to pull out the filter on the bottom, even though I had cleaned it out before. It seems to be stuck and does not come out. Any suggestions??? Thanks.
Pls. Show us also on how to clean the dryer, and thank you for sharing. God bless.
Here’s my video for the dryer: th-cam.com/video/eQP5d6sZM4o/w-d-xo.htmlsi=4WC-1bZIabctW2Mr
Important tip. When you finish your washing leave the washing machine door open if top loader leave lid up. It’s stops the moisture and mould from getting into the rubber seals my mothers washing lasted 45 years. Never gave her any problems.