Keep Your Washing Machine Sparkling Clean And Mold-Free With One Affordable Solution

If you have ever opened your washing machine and seen little black dots or been hit with a musty stench, then you may not be effectively cleaning your washing machine as frequently as you need to. Over time, organic debris from clothes gets left in the machine and can cause problems. Your laundry staples may also contribute to the mold problem in your washing machine. With their damp, dark interiors, washing machines can get gross if they are neglected. These conditions are ideal for mold and mildew to grow, so it is important to stay on top of your cleaning. Getting the right cleaning supplies can be expensive, though, especially with the wide variety of products recommended. If you are looking for a single product that is affordable and can make your washing machine sparkle, then Bar Keepers Friend may be the solution for you. 

Bar Keepers Friend is a powdered cleanser that can be used to clean throughout your home. The list of all the things you could be cleaning with Bar Keepers Friend is long, and one easily overlooked spot is the inside of your washing machine. The abrasive power of this cleaning product makes it ideal for removing tarnishing, rust, water spots, and mineral deposits that may be in your machine. Additionally, the abrasive properties can help reduce the scrubbing needed to remove mold. Just be sure to know how to use the product correctly and safely, and avoid using it on nonporous materials, including the rubber gasket of your washing machine.

To use Bar Keepers Friend to clean the inside of your laundry machine, start by wetting a sponge or rag before sprinkling a small amount of the cleanser onto it. Then, gently scrub using your sponge or rag in an inconspicuous location to make sure it does not damage your machine. Within a minute of application, rinse away the cleanser. If everything looks alright, then you can clean the rest of the interior, applying more cleanser as needed and rinsing promptly. Dry the surface when you're done, and it should be sparkling clean.

When using Bar Keepers Friend, especially to clean mold, safety precautions are important. Wear gloves when handling the cleanser and while holding your sponge or cloth, and keep it away from your eyes and mouth. Bar Keepers Friend also should not be mixed with bleach or ammonia. To protect yourself from mold spores in the air while scrubbing, you should also wear a mask.

While it may be tempting to use this trick on the rubber gaskets of your washing machine, Bar Keepers Friend is designed to be used on nonporous surfaces. Because the rubber gaskets are porous, you will need to clean this essential part of your washing machine in a different way or risk potential damage from misusing the product. If you do want to try a Bar Keepers Friend product for this, the MORE Spray + Foam is not specific to nonporous surfaces, so it may work for rubber, but you should still test it on a small section first.