DIYbanter - View Single Post - I do not like water-saving washers

Fred McKenzie

In article ,
(Scott Lurndal) wrote:

"Guv Bob" writes:
They don't get the clothes clean and stink about every 2-3 weeks. Have =
been buying some brand name cleaner that costs a fortune. Anyone have =
another clearner that will get that stink out and doesn't cost and arm =
and leg? Main ingredient on the brand name is sodium carbonate, so I'm =
wondering if I just dump some plain sodium carbonate (washing soda) in =
with some vinegar if that would do just as good. I don't want to use =
bleach.

Leave the door (front-loader) or lid (top-loader) open after use to allow
the interior to dry, then it won't smell. It says so right in the
RTFM.

That is why I would not have a front-loader. The top-loaders do not
need a water tight seal, so moisture can easily escape with the lid
closed.

Why not leave the front-loader door open? LIZARDS! There is no way to
keep them out of the garage where the washer is located.

Fred