How to Clean a Washing Machine with Vinegar

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Set your washing machine to the hottest temperature and longest cycle.. Add four cups (946.35 ml) of white vinegar to the washer.. Pour a cup (236.58 ml) of baking soda to the water.

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Set your washing machine to the hottest temperature and longest cycle.

Step 1

Set your washing machine to the hottest temperature and longest cycle.

2

Add four cups (946.35 ml) of white vinegar to the washer.

Step 2

Add four cups (946.35 ml) of white vinegar to the washer.

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Pour a cup (236.58 ml) of baking soda to the water.

Step 3

Pour a cup (236.58 ml) of baking soda to the water.

4

Close the lid and let the washing machine run for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Close the lid and let the washing machine run for 5 minutes.

5

Open the lid and pause the machine for an hour.

Step 5

Open the lid and pause the machine for an hour.

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Wipe the outside of your machine while your machine is paused.

Step 6

Wipe the outside of your machine while your machine is paused.

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Finish the washing machine's cycle.

Step 7

Finish the washing machine's cycle.

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Wipe down the interior of the machine and repeat.

Step 8

Wipe down the interior of the machine and repeat.

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Fill the detergent dispenser with white vinegar.

Step 9

Fill the detergent dispenser with white vinegar.

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Start a normal wash cycle on the hot water setting.

Step 10

Start a normal wash cycle on the hot water setting.

11

Wipe down the exterior of your washer.

Step 11

Wipe down the exterior of your washer.

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Run an additional rinse cycle.

Step 12

Run an additional rinse cycle.

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