MotorDiscipline OP t1_jacfktu wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:02 PM

Reply to comment by popejubal in LPT: Use alcoholic vinegar instead of fabric softener when washing clothes by MotorDiscipline

>But as with dishwashers, it can damage the rubber seals

I understand this as in filling the drum with loads of vinegar to clean it.

popejubal t1_jackwnu wrote on February 28, 2023 at 1:48 PM

If you want to continue to use vinegar in your washing machine, you are welcome to do so. I’ll still warn other readers to avoid using vinegar regularly because of the problems with damaging the seals. I’ve had a washing machine leak and it is no fun.

MotorDiscipline OP t1_jacpje7 wrote on February 28, 2023 at 2:24 PM

You do realize the amounts in the article you've posted and the amount it should be used instead of fabric softener are vastly different?

bojack42069 t1_jacyk1h wrote on February 28, 2023 at 3:27 PM

OP must work for Big Vinegar the way they’re fighting so hard to use it all the time!

MotorDiscipline OP t1_jadjncm wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:43 PM

Hahahaha might be! Just trying to inform people about it so they can ditch toxic softeners. Using it for more than 5 years without problems.

Mark7A t1_jadkfpq wrote on February 28, 2023 at 5:48 PM

There is a difference between routine (daily washing) use and occasional (cleaning) use.