At least you kept it real and actually showed what most our machines are like 😀

I watched another video before finding this and it said that after taking the dispenser out and before cleaning the area where it goes, plug the hole with a large rag or old towel. This will stop the mould and bits of hardened detergent from going down into the machine. Make sure that the rag is big enough so it cannot disappear down the hole though! I found this video very helpful though.

I've lived at my current apartment for about 3 years, and there's a community laundry room with a washer & dryer. I don't know how long they've been there, but the soap dispenser always had some black stuff in it, very similar to what you show here. Took it upon myself to clean it last night, then looked up some info on further cleaning and found this. Thank you.

Helpful video! Thanks for this!

I personally, once a month: Small amount (2 tables spoons) of bleach in main wash and prewash compartments and a TINY amount (half a tea spoon) of washing up liquid in the machine itself I also put in my white cotton dish cloths, that way the solution also cleans the upper part of the machine I put the machine on the longest, hottest cycle it has I remove the drain filter using a towel to collect the water that does drain through, clear away debris and check the pump with my fingers and visually to ensure nothing is stuck in it Once a week: Remove the detergent drawer and wash it My machine is clean, odour free and will last because I take care of it 😀

I found the cleaning of the detergent drawer very satisfying very good job 💪 I clean my out every month makes it easier 👌

Omg this works brilliantly I done the inside dof the housing of the drawer unit where the tiny holes come out it was totally black I sprayed the white vinegar and left it a while and scrubbed it and it’s like new 👍

Omg that was soo satisfying to watch!! You gave me a giggle - i love your laugh 😅. Just cleaned my washing machine today, used bleach as there was quite a bit of black mould and also pink stuff paste. Popped two dishwasher tablets in the drum and put on a hot wash. Can actually see black pieces of mould swimming about. I didn't have white vinegar to hand but would be popping into b and m. There is still a lot of hardened soap in the dispenser which hasn't come off. Last time it was white hardened soap but seems like black mould has attached itself to it. Would try it next week

It's easier if you put the baking soda + vinegar on the limescale gunk in the drawer and leave it for an hour, reapply and repeat and then most should come off ✨🙏 you did a really good job though. I loved the "I don't know if I can carry on" - so, so relatable 😅🎉

You are so honest and nice, gave me strength to tackle mine!

I use citric acid or two dishwasher tablets on a 90, also you should have done a slow spin :) Great video!

Thank to you very much for post this video very helpful 👍

love this, she is so funny !!! 😄

Mould and mildew spray is the best for the soap dispenser

Should the amounts be increased for a top-loader?

Id make a paste if using the baking soda in the small space. Id also recommend cleaning weakly the outside of the machine. They cost too much to not just wipe off with a baby wipe when spills happen.

I've always wanted to know how to clean my video 🤣😂

I put sodium bicarbonate and I was thinking to add hydrogen peroxide but I didn’t do considering that it is a very corrosive disinfect. What about bleach chloride ?

Thank you so much on this sharing, will follow your way to clean mine.

Your so funny 😅... Thanks for making the video, mines looks clean and smells fresh. 👏🏾

Fantastic thank you all the other videos are cleaning a clean washer needed this as mines gotten really bad 😩

and how ti clean the filling pipe from filler? 🤔 and yes calgon is very good

You should have clean the drum last, all that mould from detergent tray went back to the washing machine

How much percent will be the acidity of the vinegar?

Great thanks. New home with built in washer .... found clothes coming OUT smelling!!!! Will stick to the natural vinegar and bicarb ... and elbow grease!! Thanks! NB have already cleaned out totally blocked filter and used a commercial cleaner I already had .... will now clean all the bits as recommended and use the cheaper, more eco friendy method here!!

Wouldn’t baking soda react with vinegar?

Amazing Thanks a lot

Ok I'm new to this. How many times did you spray vinegar over drawer and scrub. Basically I can see you do it and repeat multiple times but I've been doing that for an hour now and eventhough it looks better I still can't get the hard dirt out..

How much is a cup of baking soda/ bicarbonate of soda?

How did u easily remove the soap dispenser?thank you!!

I clean every month

Can't one place the vinegar and soda in the drawer?

Baking soda is a reducer . Vinegar is acidic.. that seems like a poor combination used simultaneously

Be really careful when using a small brush or any tool in the powder compartment. If it drops down the pipe into the machine it can destroy your machine forevery, It is impossible to remove unless you get an engineer to get into the waterproof interior/drum area. If you switch the machine on then the action of the drum will grind up the brush and destroy the bearings. My advice is to use a very long handled brush or block the water tube with some rolled up paper in a large, plastic bag. I am speaking as one who has done this and ended up making an insurance claim despite my Siemens machine being less than two years old!

Hot bleech with a tooth brush, would do the trick, or a specialist washing machine cleaner. My god, if had washing machine, like that I would just dump it and new one. Anyway at least it's clean now.

My new word for a toothbrush that is no longer for teeth is "tufbrush"

I think you should start by cleaning the area around the washing machine first

At last, a video showing why the washing machine needs cleaning, unlike the big brands showing us how to clean a perfectly clean brand new machine, so completely useless.

That is black mold in that dispenser cavity and is highly dangerous. You are spreading mold all over your fabrics. It is very difficult to clean the roof of the housing. I do mine weekly as I have asthma.

Tried it ,washing machine still smells ,doesn't work!

I'm really gutted to be leaving this comment because I absolutely loved your video and commentary, but I followed your instructions and it's actually messed up my washing machine. It stopped halfway on a high wash and the "clean pump" light came on (even though i cleaned it prior!!) and now it's making a funny noise.... I feel really disappointed as you can imagine but this is a reminder for EVERYONE that not everything you see on YT is factual!

Eww to the underneath of drawer!

i know that this is prob setup for this *but who the hell would let their washer do this?*

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