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shadow_of t1_ixu26kt wrote

I've taken a washing machine apart before. The amount of slimy filth that builds up in these is disgusting. You will never get it cleaned without a disassembly. I had to use the pressure washer and even then it needed some elbow grease

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Fuck_you_pichael t1_ixu75al wrote

Seconded. Also, to prevent your washer from smelling in the first place, don't use fabric softener, and don't use too much detergent. Doing so will make it impossible for your washer to properly rinse away all the dirty water. If you have particularly soiled clothes, run them through a rinse and spin only cycle first with a half cup of white vinegar. Then, do the normal wash cycle.

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flashycat t1_ixun3sq wrote

Yup, the detergent I have comes with a cup for measuring. It has five lines that go about halfway up the cup. The directions say to fill just below line 1 for medium and just below line 2 for large loads. It's such a small amount.

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