Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer

RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post By (Guest Post) (01/18/2008) I used hot water and dish detergent on the removable pieces. That worked pretty well but only after I let it soak 1/2 hour. I used Lysol wipes on the non-removable part which was after I scooped HUGE handfuls of gunk out (using gloves!) and then I flushed it with hot water. RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post by camo_angels (683) | (06/18/2006) Profile | Contact Washing Soda or a detergent based with washing soda works best (and a microfiber or scrubbie!) I don't use fabric softner anymore because the laundry detergent I use softens my clothes enough, without the toxins! You can check it out (under Home Care) www.healthyhomeworld.com RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post By Jenn (Guest Post) (06/18/2006) Its best not to use vinegar, it can harm the inside of your washer. RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post By Giuseppe (Guest Post) (09/06/2005) Fabric softener contains toxic chemicals including petroleum and other dangerous chemicals. Fabric softener does not soften fabrics it leaves a toxic film on them. Would you drink fabric sotener, I hope not, then why have it on your clothes entering your body through your pores . Many people are highly allergic to thse toxic chemicals. To avoid build up in your machine is easy, don't use it. RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post By Darla (Guest Post) (02/28/2005) Go to Wal-Mart, and pick up some CLR. It's great for cleaning the gunk out of a washer...I had this same mess, too! CLR is also a great all-purpose cleaner. It will even clean coffee pots, and will take out rust stains. It's really a good idea to let your washer go through the entire cycle, periodically, with just CLR, and water. It keeps the inside of the washer nice, and clean! RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post by truerblue (57) | (02/27/2005) Contact I have a tip for possibly preventing that fabric softener buildup in your washer in the future. My washer is almost 18 years old, and I have never had a buildup of fabric softener in my washing machine. I only use about 1/4 cup of fabric softener in each load, which is half the amount of what the bottle cap line "recommends" I use. Maybe using a much smaller amount of fabric softener may help to prevent a buildup because the fabric softener is more diluted. By the way, I normally only run a load of clothes when I have enough for a large load, which in my machine uses 17.3 gallons of water. If I run a smaller load, I cut back even more on that 1/4 cup of softener. Tori RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post by marsbar (6) | (02/27/2005) Contact I had the same prob., and had to clean it all of by hand ,I now use washing soda ,so much better RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post by Jo Bodey (285) | (02/26/2005) Contact As you've tried washing it out I'd try a green pot scrubber, like a Scotch Brite pad, and just use water with it. Regards Jo RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post by terdralynn (90) | (02/26/2005) Contact I'd start with the cheapest, going to the more expensive ideas. I'd try baking soda with hot water. I'd put some rags in the washer to "scrub" the inside of the tub. If that doesn't work, I'd try bleach. I'd try it directly on the tub first, with a rag, to see if it works. If not, I'd try Iron-Out or some other washer-safe acid. Once I got it clean, I'd run some vinegar through a cycle with hot water about once a week. Hope I've given you something that works or sparks your imagination as to what might. RE: Cleaning Fabric Softener Build Up From Washer Post By Denise (Guest Post) (02/26/2005) fill your fabiric softner holder with viniger and run it through the wash. It clears it out and won't hurt the washer