There are two ways to disinfect your washing machine:<\/h1>\n

1. Using Vinegar<\/a>
\n2. Using Bleach<\/p>\n

Either way, what you have to do first is to clean all the surfaces that you can clean. Wipe the insides that you can reach, as well as the dispensers, etc. Of course clean the outside too. You may even use an old toothbrush to clean crevices that are hard to reach.<\/p>\n

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Once done, fill your top load washer with hot water (either from your machine, or from you pouring hot water you have heated elsewhere). It is important to put as much hot water as you can so that you get to clean the surfaces and the drum.<\/p>\n

Pour in one cup of bleach OR if you are choosing the vinegar method then, pour in 3-4 cups of white vinegar.<\/p>\n

Agitate then run a wash cycle and then pause.<\/p>\n

For those going the vinegar route, you then have to add about half a cup of baking soda to deodorize the machine. Let it sit for 30 minutes to an hour.<\/p>\n

Resume the wash cycle, and presto! You now have a fresh, clean washing machine that is more than capable to wash and sanitize your family\u2019s clothes. It is ideal to disinfect your washing machine every month or whenever your family contracts stomach bugs.<\/p>\n