Can I use regular OxiClean to clean my washing machine?

You can use OxiClean in top-loading, front-loading, and high-efficiency washing machines. Hot water in the wash will dissolve the powder more effectively than cold water. You can also add OxiClean mixed in water through the external bleach spout in some washing machines.

How do you use OxiClean in a washing machine?

Method 1: Completely dissolve one ounce of OxiClean® Versatile Stain Remover in 16 ounces of tap water and add the mixture to the wash through an external dispenser after the machine has started to agitate. This is the best method to use if your machine will allow it.

What can I use instead of affresh to clean my washing machine?

As an alternative to a formulated washer tub cleaning product like Affresh, you can clean and sanitize the inside of the tub with a combination of white vinegar and baking soda, or liquid chlorine bleach (be aware that vinegar and bleach should never be used together).

Can I use OxiClean for tub clean?

You can easily get rid of that soap scum, mildew, or even that pinky orange stuff with a simple OxiClean soak. Simply remove the liner, create the soak solution in your tub, and toss the curtain in.

What household item can I use to clean my washing machine?

Measure out two cups of distilled white vinegar and pour it directly into your washing machine's detergent dispenser. Set the washer to run on its longest cycle with the hottest water. Sprinkle half a cup of baking soda directly into the drum of the washing machine and run it on the same settings (highest and hottest).

How to Clean a Washing Machine with OxiClean

Can I make my own washing machine cleaner?

Add two cups of white vinegar and let the cycle run. (If you have a front load washer, pour the vinegar into the detergent dispenser.) For an extra-clean washing machine, repeat the cycle with a half-cup of baking soda. You'll also need to hand-wash the top portion of the agitator and basin above the water line.

How do I get the moldy smell out of my washing machine?

“All you need to do is run an empty cycle under the Clean setting with hot water, add 2 cups of white vinegar, and half-cup of baking soda to remove the smell, and let your washer run through the cycle.”

Is OxiClean safe for HE washers?

Is OxiClean™ HE compatible? Yes. Refer to package for HE dosage instruction, and note front-loading washing machine directions below.

Is there a difference between OxiClean?

OxiClean Versatile Stain Remover: OxiClean Versatile is nearly identical—in results and application—as Revive. The major difference is that it can be used on other items like tile or upholstery. If you're looking for a multipurpose cleaner, it will likely work better. A great buy.

Does OxiClean damage stainless steel?

Don't soak metals in OxiClean

Soaking metal in an OxiClean solution could corrode or damage some metal materials. That also means you should avoid using metal bowls or containers to mix or apply OxiClean to other things.

What do you do if you don't have affresh?

If you don't have affresh^® tablets, you may be able to use liquid chlorine bleach. Check your owner's manual for instructions on how to clean with bleach. Close the door and select your washer's cleaning cycle. For top load washers, when the cycle ends, run a rinse and spin cycle to clear away any excess cleansers.

Is washing machine cleaner necessary?

As a general rule of thumb, you should be cleaning the inside and outside of your washer once per month. If you use a natural solution, this process will not harm your septic system (or your wallet)—so the more often you clean, the better! If you have a white washer, you may be able to see the buildup easily.

Which OxiClean should I use?

Our best overall pick, the OxiClean Max Force Laundry Stain Remover, works on grass, blood, and dried-on stains and can be applied as a pre-treatment up to a week before you wash.

What is Oxi on washing machine?

Oxygen ("Oxi") based detergent/cleaner is typically used as a laundry additive to help boost the effectiveness of laundry detergent. It can be used alone as a powdered detergent or with HE or standard laundry detergent as a laundry booster.

Can you put OxiClean down the drain?

The bathroom sink can get quite grimy over time, resulting in discoloration around the drain and overflow hole. Use an OxiClean paste to scrub all that grime away quickly and easily! What is this? Simply apply the paste to your sink, let it sit for a few minutes, then scrub it with an old toothbrush.

What are the different types of OxiClean?

Does regular OxiClean Whiten?

So I did a little research (as I am want to do) and discovered that Oxiclean will whiten whites, but isn't the same as bleach. It's a chlorine free bleaching agent. It whitens by some kind of magical oxygenating process.

Which is the strongest OxiClean?

Product Description. OxiClean Max Force 5 in 1 Power tackles the toughest dried-in stains.

How do I add OxiClean to my Whirlpool washer?

Oxiclean can be used directly with a high efficiency laundry detergent. Add 1-2 spoons of Oxiclean after mixing the detergent in the water. Simply, it will clean every stubborn stain on your clothes. Also, you can use OxiClean in the front load and top load option of your HE washer.

How do you clean a front load washer with OxiClean?

Open one pouch of OxiClean™ Washing Machine Cleaner, and pour into the washer drum. Note: Do not add any detergent to this cycle. Note: If washer does not have Clean Washer Cycle, add OxiClean™ Washing Machine Cleaner to drum and run a normal cycle using hot water.

How do you use OxiClean white revive liquid in washing machine?

Why does it smell like sewer when I run my washer?

You use too much detergent

This is ironic, but using too much detergent can also cause your wash machine to smell like a sewer. If you do not use enough water to do your laundry, a lot of detergents would be left after washing.

Why does my washing machine smell like rotten eggs when it runs?

The smell of rotten eggs coming from your front load washer is often caused by a buildup of dust, mold, mildew, or even soap itself. Whenever you put your clothes in to wash, the dirt, hairs, or lint sometimes get caught in the seal, gasket, or detergent dispenser where they sit and slowly start to grow bacteria.