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7 steps that will stop your washer’s odor and mold problem from getting worse

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  • Never use more than 1-2 tablespoons of liquid HE detergent (approximately 1/8th of the laundry cap's full volume) in your HE washer
  • Never use more than 4-6 tablespoons of liquid detergent in a regular top-load washer
  • Never use any liquid fabric softener
  • Use dryer sheets in dryer
  • When possible, wash in warm or hot water 
  • Keep washer door open between uses
  • Maintain laundry room relative humidity below 50%

 

These steps will not eliminate the odor or mold problem in your washer, but they will stop them from getting worse. 

 

Please see our full Use & Care Instructions at WasherFan.com

 

 

 
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Article ID: 33
Category: Use and Care
Date added: 12-04-2013 15:47:49
Views: 315
Rating (Votes): Article rated 3.5/5.0 (29)

 
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