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What happens here

Clean your washing machine to remove 'scud' (detergent residue, fabric softener, body oils, and minerals) buildup that can cause odors and affect laundry cleanliness. The video shows disassembling a front-loading washing machine to reveal significant scud buildup on the internal parts, emphasizing how hidden this issue can be. To clean it, use a washing machine cleaner like Tide Washing Machine Cleaner. Simply place one pouch of the cleaner directly into the washer drum (without clothes), close the door, and run a cleaning cycle according to the product instructions. This should be done monthly. Ensure to clean the gasket around the door as well.

Goal: Eliminate scud buildup and odors from the washing machine

Tools and materials

  • Washing Machine — The appliance being cleaned
  • Tide Washing Machine Cleaner Tide — Dissolving scud buildup and deodorizing the washing machine