day 117: organizational chaos/ spring cleaning/ front load washer deep clean

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“PINSPIRATION”, FROM PINTEREST:

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Project: day 117: organizational chaos/ spring cleaning/ front load washer deep clean
Difficulty rating (1=easiest, 5= way too hard!): 2, very time consuming, and who wants to spend an afternnon deep cleaning a washing machine? Not I, but it had to be done 😦
Would I do it again? well, I don’t really want to, but the process worked well, and front load washers (as well as others) are supposed to be cleaned, who knew?!
What I would do differently: probably do it sooner since it is one of those chores that if you don’t do it often it can get pretty bad!
Items used: vinegar, all purpose cleaner, bleach. For the exact step-by-step process go to: http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/02/how-to-fix-smelly-washing-machine.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%253A+onegoodthingbyjillee%252FzBBd+%2528%2522One+Good+Thing%2522+by+Jillee%2529

Until ipinterest tomorrow!

Karie J 🙂

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19 responses »

certifiblyinsane on March 26, 2012 at 11:04 pm said:

Well, I learned something new. I didn’t know you were supposed to clean your washing machine. Does wiping it down count?!

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- ipinterest on March 27, 2012 at 4:31 pm said:
  
  I actually didn’t know either until we moved into a new house and there was a front load washer. Everything we had heard about front loaders was that you actually had to clean them often to keep the rubber liner from getting moldy, who knew?! Thanks for checking it out!
  
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Mike10613 on March 27, 2012 at 2:18 am said:

I always thought mine cleaned itself; it always looks clean on the inside. I have enough to do with deep cleaning it. The sun is shining again in England and telling me I must clean the kitchen and bathroom! At least I enjoy cooking, if not cleaning.

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- ipinterest on March 27, 2012 at 4:33 pm said:
  
  You would think they would clean themselves, but unfortunately they do need to be cleaned. ot al the time, but once and a while! Enjoy the sun!
  
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366DaysofPinterest on March 27, 2012 at 9:00 am said:

I will be posting a similar adventure today…the dishwasher! Oh the joys of cleaning…

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- ipinterest on March 27, 2012 at 4:34 pm said:
  
  How funny! Once again we will be doing the same thing…the dishwasher is on my list for the week as well! Ahh the joys of spring cleaning!
  
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  - 366DaysofPinterest on March 27, 2012 at 5:22 pm said:
    
    Ha! Too funny!
  - Diego on May 23, 2012 at 5:40 pm said:
    
    yes Lisa! that IS home! hopefully eerbyvody is lucky enough to find such a place. forgeting the surroundings and focusing to that one person that gives them that wonderful hommy feeling ; ) enjoy your weekend
peasquared on March 27, 2012 at 2:40 pm said:

hi karie, i was wondering if you have used the affresh tablets before. and if you have, if you prefer this method or if you would do this in addition to the tablets. thanks!! =)

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- ipinterest on March 27, 2012 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  I haven’t tried them yet, have you? What do you think about them? Always looking for an easier was to do things! 😉
  
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  - peasquared on March 27, 2012 at 6:33 pm said:
    
    i actually didn’t realize that there was a homemade recipe to clean your washing machine until just a few days ago – i think i saw it on your pinterest board – and have been using affresh for a while. so far, it’s worked great. i also make sure to keep the door open for a full day hoping that helps. but i haven’t actually looked in the rubber portion to make sure there isn’t any mold or mildew. i will say this, though, it’s faster and less elbow grease, but maybe more expensive. (sorry for the long winded response.) =)
  - ipinterest on March 27, 2012 at 9:45 pm said:
    
    Sometime’s time is money though, so I will definitely try it!
ipinnedit on March 27, 2012 at 7:47 pm said:

I guess I need to add this to my cleaning list! It does sound like it will take hours to do, but at least it doesn’t sound like a lot of scrubbing time, just waiting time. One load of laundry takes an hour+ to run in my washer!

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- ipinterest on March 27, 2012 at 9:49 pm said:
  
  it does take a while, but it helps!
  
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Jen on April 3, 2012 at 9:40 pm said:

thanks–I am doing step one as we speak. My husband will be relieved when gets back from his trip!

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- ipinterest on April 3, 2012 at 9:49 pm said:
  
  good job! Keep t up, not the funnest job to do in the world, but one of those that must be done!!
  
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