Affresh is a joke....

[aaronfitzy]

$8.99 for 3 tablets!? Has anyone come up with a better alternative for this stuff? It seems to me that Oxi-Clean would probably do the same thing. Or maybe use Oxi-Clean and Bleach? I've decided to run the "Clean Washer with Affresh" cycle every 2 weeks to just prevent any mold, mildew, or odor issues. I'm just trying to use a cheaper method. Thanks guys...

Aaron

 

[mysteryclock]

Citric acid products (like Lemishine) work and would probably be cheaper. I've also had good luck using a phosphate-containing dishwasher tablet every couple of weeks on an extra-hot empty cycle to clean out any leftover gunk.

That, plus stopping the use of fabric softener (using a full dispenser of white vinegar instead) and leaving the door wide-open has eliminated my problems with limescale buildup and mold/musty smells.

 

[bertrum]

Use quality wash powder and wash at decent temperatures, do regular boil washes and you shouldn't need any additional products.

 

[toploader1984]

just make sure u leave the door open at ALL times when not in use, every week when all your laundry is done, run a rinse and spin cycle, about once a month run about a cup of bleach in a hot temp setting through a regular cycle, i did that with my LG and two years later still smelled brand new inside, granted i was fortunate enough to have mine in the basement where i had enough room to leave the door ajar. when i moved and sold the machine they could not beleive how clean the machine was.

 

[iheartmaytag]

I have used Affresh, and the Tide Washer cleaner. I liked the Affresh better. I leave the door open, and don't have an odor problem, but I run a clean washer cycle after washing the dog's rugs so my next load doesn't smell like Eskie.

Whirlpool says you can run the cycle with a cup of LCB, but I, the Bleach-o-holic, am not using bleach in my Maytag FL as the manual does state that it will eventually cause product failure (read aluminum spider issues).

 

[toploader1984]

whirlpool is so messed up, they say not to use bleach because it may cause failure in the future, but yet they put a liquid bleach dispenser in all their front loading machines

 

[laundromat]

I always leave my door wide open---

When not in use. my Frigemore is right outside my bathroom and the aroma from the washer helps freshen the area after somebody takes a dump!!!

 

[mayguy]

I've decided to run the "Clean Washer with Affresh

What!? That's is not needed to be done that often!

I run Affresh in mine about every 4 months. I use hot water for my whites,and use powdered detergent.

I leave the door open, and remove the detergent drawer when I'm done washing.

 

[pierreandreply4]

Me when needed i clean my duet washer i set the dial to White open the dispenser i put some liquid bleach and let it run a full cycle empty on whitest white with extra rinse on

 

[aaronfitzy]

thanks guys...

My washer and dryer are also in the basement. Its pretty dry down there right now...but I know when summer comes along...it will be very damp. Maybe I should invest into a dehumidifier. I'm just trying to avoid the issue before it begins. I'm not having any mold/mildew/odor problems at all right now. When I'm done with wash for the day...I wipe out the gasket and leave the door wide open. I have read about LCB causing issues with accelerated corrosion of the spider, so I'm leery of using it at all in the machine.

Aaron

 

[toggleswitch2]

TAPS ON MICROPHONE....
HELLO, HELLO, HELLO is THIS THING "ON"

Have we not been listening to our Hyacinth.... er Launderess?

Oxygen bleach (OxyClean) and chlorine bleach combined chemically cancel each-other out.

Dear brit boys, we can not do a boil wash! No facilities exist with our machines nor do we have the ability to push required (high) wattage through our wires via 110v. to be able to DO a boil-wash!

 

[yogitunes]

2 things....

you could use TANG, yes the powder drink mix, both in the dishwasher and washer...cleans very well

or dishwasher detergent in the washer

use a very HOT wash, and a full cycle.....

 

[thomasortega]

Tang is excellent!

When John was here, he told me about this trick to deodorize the dishwasher.

I just didn't understand it has to be done WITHOUT the dishes, so I washed a bob load using Tang instead of detergent.

The big shock was after the cycle. Everything sparkling clean inside the machine. Actually, Tang cleaned better than the detergent!!

Of course I never drunk Tang after that episode LOL

 

[gmmcnair]

Linda Cobb.....

....The "Queen of Clean" recommends Tang in her books for several cleaning tasks that would normally require citric or phosphoric acid cleaners. I initially thought she'd inhaled a few too many homemade cleaners, but it's great for cleaning out stuff like dishwashers, toilets with water rings, etc.

 

[aaronfitzy]

Tang it is!

I guess I'll be giving this a shot! How much should I use when I go to "wash" the washer?

Aaron

 

[mrb627]

Funny

I think it is funny that we buy these expensive machines. Then we are expected to buy these expensive cleaners to clean our expensive cleaners. Then, when our expensive machines fail, we find that they are too expensive to repair and we instead go out and buy more expensive machines. What a downward spiral we are on....

Malcolm

 

[tomturbomatic]

Using TANG to clean a washer or dishwasher is a terrible waste of sugar just to get citric acid. Fruit Fresh, used to keep apples, peaches and other low acid fruits from browning when exposed to air during various preservation methods is a much better source of citric acid. Unless you have very hard water, LCB and STPP are cheaper and more effective than A**fresh or Affresh or Affront or whatever it's called. If people made sure that whites were washed in hot water, used GOOD powder detergent formulas for at least some of the loads and did not gook up the machine with too much fabric softener, they would not need these products/treatments anyway.

 

[combo52]

WASHER CLEANING

As stated several times here their should be no reason to do any type of to the inside of a washer or dishwasher. If you are getting a build up or residue of any kind inside the machine the clothes- dishes are not going to be clean, as with the afore mentioned example with washing the dogs blankets if the machine smells like the dog the blankets need additional washing. All hi effency washers should be used with HOT water washes only. Check your wash water temp in the machine after it has finished filling or check the wash water temp as the machine drains at the drain hose you need a minimum of 100F to even begin to do a good job cleaning. Try this test and post your results.

 

[mrb627]

Plastic Tubs

Dishwashers with plastic tubs will eventually discolor unless you wash your dishes before you wash your dishes.