What should I do/use to remove soap film build-up in a top loading washing machine?
By David from Menomonee Falls, WI
Hi i use vinigar and baking soda works wonders
CLR works great also with the soap scum, mineral build up and smelly washer smell.
Use the powdered HE (stands for high efficiency) detergent for front loaders. Mine did the same thing until I switched. I use Tide.
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I have a fairly new washing machine. The white plastic agitator and fabric softener dispenser are getting caked with soap scum. HELP! How can I get this goop off?
Fill them both with vinegar and let it sit for a while. Then run an empty load (or throw in some rags or old towels.) It should dissolve the soap scum.
What is the best method to remove soap/softener build up from the tub of a washing machine?
By David P.
I've always cleaned mine by running it through the cycles empty (no soap, no clothes), set on hottest water and heavy duty setting. You can also add a cup or two of vinegar the first time to break any 'suds lock'.
It's a good idea to do this as a habit at least twice a year (more if you do a lot of laundry, and especially if you tend to use too much soap) to clean the excess or build-up out of the washer and hoses.
Make sure you pull the hoses and check the wire filters at each end of the hoses for build-up, too, before running the machine through the cycles-no point cleaning the tub. Make sure you reseat the filters and hoses properly to avoid leaks.
What cleaner can I use to remove soap scum from around the seal and the window of my front load washer?
By Kathy
Have you tried baking soda, and/or scrubbing with a used dryer sheet? That might work.
