{"id":53902,"date":"2026-02-19T14:48:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:48:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drewandjonathan.com\/?p=53902"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T19:48:10","slug":"how-to-clean-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drewandjonathan.com\/how-to\/how-to-clean-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Guide to Cleaning the Washing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"
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From vacuums<\/a> and mops to sponges<\/a> and dust rags, household cleaning tools won’t be as effective if they\u2019re dirty themselves! The same goes for larger cleaning appliances, like washing machines. To keep your clothes looking<\/a>, feeling, and smelling as fresh as possible, you need to make sure your washing machine isn\u2019t providing a comfy home for mold, mildew, dirt, and residue buildup.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are, ahem, loads<\/em> of methods to clean a washing machine. The easiest way is with a product formulated specifically for cleaning the washer<\/a>, but you can also use the help of some household products like distilled white vinegar and baking soda to get the job done. Keep reading for tips on everything from how to deep clean a washing machine, to how to clean a smelly washing machine, and how to prevent mildew buildup. Because if you\u2019re washing your clothes in a dirty machine, are you really washing them at all?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Clean a Top-Load Washing Machine<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t
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Using our materials and instructions below, you’ll learn how to clean a top-load washing machine<\/a> with vinegar and other common household staples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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