Feb 27, 2025 · If, after that, you don't think much has changed, use a washing machine cleaner.” mineofuselessinformation. 5. Scrub the drum and interior. Cleaning the drum of your washing machine is arguably one of the most important parts of the process, as this is where your laundry sits, soaks and rinses, transferring any stink and residue onto your ...

Mar 11, 2025 · Dettol Washing Original is a 5-in-1 washing machine cleaner that claims to eradicate bacteria, odours, limescale, and dirt and freshen your machine simultaneously. We particularly love the simplicity of this product - available in Fresh, Lemon or Lavender scents; just pour a 250ml dose into the detergent drawer and switch on a 60°C without any ...

Jul 14, 2009 · If you have a siphon outlet to the drain i.e. a some vertical pipe with a u-bend at the bottom, check that the drain tube from you washing machine does not go too far into the pipe. If it submerges in the dirty water of the u-bend it will suck that back into your machine! In this case cleaning your machine will only make things worse.

Nov 5, 2021 · I've got some staining on my 8 year old washing machine seal. Washing machine still works absolutely perfectly, clothes come out clean. I don't really think that I'd replace a fully working washing machine that just happens to have a mould stained (but now clean) seal. (I don't mean that as a landlord, just as a washing machine owner!)

Jun 18, 2024 · How to wash trainers in the washing machine 1. Pre-treat stains. To get the best results from your washing machine, as well as preventing it from getting clogged up, scrub off any caked-on mud and spot-clean any stains before you wash. Mumsnet users swear by The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste for banishing stubborn stains on white trainers.

Jun 20, 2024 · I was doing my own washing from about 11 as my mum couldn't stand washing my football kit. I was ironing from 13 and cooking dinner for when my parents got home from work at a similar age. I find it very bizarre a 17 year old wants you touching their dirty clothes, aren't they mortified? People mention about the washing machine being half empty ...

Mar 18, 2022 · Our basic Indesit washing machine is now 14 years old and feels like it's getting noisier but still works. I've recently noticed marks on the washed clothes though- firstly black little spots and more recently brown lines like this picture. I've tried a washing machine cleaner you put through on a hot wash and it's still happening. Any tips?

Oct 16, 2024 · Bosch WGG254Z0GB 10kg 1400 Spin Washing Machine: our verdict. The best thing about this washing machine is how quiet it is, even at 1400rpm spin cycle you can have a conversion on the phone without struggling to hear. It’s really very impressive. One thing we'd change is the anti-stain symbols, which are a bit confusing and could be more ...

Jul 26, 2011 · New washing machine - about 4 months old - last few loads have come out with dark greasy marks all over them which weren't there when they went in. Have called engineer out (coming on Thursday) but I have lots more washing to …

May 23, 2023 · I think that the scented stuff stays in the washing machine for a while. It also stays on clothing - - you can go to wash worn/dirty clothing but still they smell of the scent. Maybe after a lot of washes the scent will build up. That said, I am not sure all the artificial stuff in the air is particularly healthy.