{"id":29470,"date":"2025-07-09T11:53:54","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:53:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/?p=29470"},"modified":"2025-07-09T11:53:54","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T09:53:54","slug":"how-to-clean-a-washing-machine-with-vinegar-and-baking-soda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/how-to-clean-a-washing-machine-with-vinegar-and-baking-soda\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Clean a Washing Machine with Vinegar and Baking Soda"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Washing machines are supposed to clean, right? But over time, soap scum, dirt, and even mold can build up inside, leaving your clothes less than fresh. The good news: with a couple of simple pantry staples\u2014white vinegar and baking soda\u2014you can give your washer a deep clean without harsh chemicals. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n

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For Top-Loading Washing Machines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Step 1: Set It to the Hottest, Largest Load<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  • Make sure your washer is empty.<\/li>\n
  • Set it to the hottest water setting and the largest load size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Step 2: Add Vinegar<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    • As the washer fills, pour in 4 cups of white vinegar<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
    • Let it agitate for a minute to mix things up, then pause the cycle<\/strong> (or just open the lid) and let the vinegar water sit for an hour. This helps break down mineral deposits and kill odor-causing bacteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Step 3: Clean While You Wait<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      • Use the hour to wipe down the top, knobs, and lid with a cloth dipped in the vinegar water.<\/li>\n
      • Don\u2019t forget to clean around the agitator, dispensers, and under the rim!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Step 4: Add Baking Soda<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        • After an hour, add 1 cup of baking soda<\/strong> directly to the drum.<\/li>\n
        • Close the lid and let the cycle finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Step 5: Run a Second Rinse (Optional)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          • If you want, run a plain hot water cycle to make sure everything\u2019s rinsed away.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            For Front-Loading Washing Machines<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            Step 1: Vinegar Wash<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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            • Pour 2 cups of white vinegar<\/strong> into the detergent dispenser.<\/li>\n
            • Run the washer on the hottest, longest cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Step 2: Baking Soda Boost<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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              • After the vinegar cycle, sprinkle \u00bd cup of baking soda<\/strong> directly into the drum.<\/li>\n
              • Run another hot water cycle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Step 3: Wipe Down Everything<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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                • When you\u2019re done, use a microfiber cloth and a splash of vinegar to wipe the door, rubber gasket (be thorough\u2014mold loves to hide here!), and any dispensers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                  Extra Tips:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                  • Leave the door open<\/strong> after each wash to let your machine dry out and prevent mold.<\/li>\n
                  • Do this once a month<\/strong> for best results, especially if you notice musty smells.<\/li>\n
                  • If your machine still smells funky, check and clean the drain filter (usually behind a little door near the bottom front).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                    That\u2019s it! With just vinegar, baking soda, and a little elbow grease, your washing machine will be as fresh as your clean laundry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                    Washing machines are supposed to clean, right? But over time, soap scum, dirt, and even mold can build up inside, leaving your clothes less than fresh. The good news: with a couple of simple pantry staples\u2014white vinegar and baking soda\u2014you can give your washer a deep clean without harsh chemicals. Here\u2019s how: For Top-Loading Washing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":226,"featured_media":29471,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-29470","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-tips"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29470","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/226"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29470"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29470\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29472,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29470\/revisions\/29472"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29470"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29470"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tremhost.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29470"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}