We all have to do the dreaded chore of laundry, however using the right products can change your experience!
Washing machines in today’s world are almost 90% without an agitator and 70-80% front load style. The issue with that is they take more effort to maintain.
First issue of maintenance is buildup and mildew. Wiping down the seal on your front load machine and keeping the lid/door open is a big step to help also you can combat that issue by washing your machine on a regular basis by either using white vinegar, bleach or washing tablets and a hot water cycle. This will save your machine from the buildup causes by the products you put in the machine and of course dirt and dander.
Most largely produced laundry detergent is made with animal fat as the gelling component. This way of production is quite traditional but it is not good for the washing machines of today. The animal fat gets built up in the mechanisms and causes it to wear out faster. You can help this issue by using a free and clear formula detergent or a specialty formula found at appliance dealers or repair shops.
Personally I love the Seventh Generation Free & Clear formula!
As for the dryer you wouldn’t think that there is many products that would do damage but shockingly they do! Dryer sheets, fabric softener beads and other similar products contain wax or similar substances that gunk up your dryers mechanism. The best product for your clothing and machine would be wool dryer balls or the rubber ones. They both help quicken dry time, cause for more tumbling and don’t have the fillers.
Stain removers are difficult to find that are non-toxic and not filled with bad fillers. I personally use lots of vinegar and baking soda in my cleaning as I said in a previous article and they work wonders for getting out stains!
For a general rule of thumb it is just good to use the simplest products out there and to make sure to routinely clean your machines! I’d suggest writing on your calendar every month to run a cleaning cycle on your washer and to do a deep clean on your dryer by vacuuming out the lint trap and wiping down the inside drum.
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