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Mindraker t1_ixu47vr wrote

Reply to comment by WardStradlater in Washing machine still smells - what can I clean? by ShelfordPrefect

> Distilled white vinegar

WITHOUT clothes in the washer.

Also, there might be a little little drain hose in the back of the dryer. Water will "sit" there, too.

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Westerdutch t1_ixu4vow wrote

As long as you dont use gallons of the stuff you can run a wash with vinegar as a softening agent absolutely fine. Your clothes wont explode, just don use it on sensitive fabrics like wool or the likes.

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toxies t1_ixu9w1a wrote

It's actually fine to use on wool too, in moderation.

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Westerdutch t1_ixumkv2 wrote

Ive found that either wool programs dont rinse as proper or the lower temperature does something but for me with wool a slight vinegar smell remains in the clothes. Its very minor, my wife really doesnt smell it and she did a couple blind tests on me because she didnt even believe it but i could pick em out every single time. Granted, we've only ever had two washing machines that did this so with that sample size it could be a coincidence (or it could very well just be a fabric property thing i honestly dont know) but i really dont do that anymore.

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Captain_Cockerels t1_ixud9mg wrote

I wash my clothes with vinegar every time in the bleach cup. I have for years.

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throwaway939wru9ew t1_ixui30b wrote

> Here’s how.

Also, if you're running a cleaning cycle and adding the vinegar, you should wait until after the tub is filled.

Most machines run the pump at the beginning of the cycle to remove any left over water. So if you put the vinegar in first, it might pump it right out before ever filling the basin.

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