Make this DIY Front Loader Washing Machine Spray Cleaner. Help clean and prevent soap scum, mould and bacteria in your front loader washing machine, with this spray cleaner that you can make yourself at home from natural non-toxic ingredients.
Front loader washing machines are brilliant but they can be a challenge to keep clean. I sometimes miss my old top loader, but I do like that I can store things on top of my front loader and it sits nicely side by side with my dryer!
Front loaders can become quite gross very quickly, as moisture and soap scum often builds up in them, making them a breeding ground for mould and bacteria. I find the seal on front loader washing machines in particular needs regular attention.
Have you looked inside the seal on your front loader recently? You might be in for a nasty shock! As well a doing a thorough monthly deep clean of my front loader, I now give my washing machine a quick clean each day with my DIY Washing Machine Spray Cleaner that I make myself.
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THE INGREDIENTS I USE IN MY NATURAL DIY FRONT LOADER CLEANER
This is my natural DIY Washing Machine Cleaner; it’s really easy to make with only a couple of ingredients. I love that this recipe uses all natural ingredients, that are effective for dealing with mould and bacteria. Plus there is nothing that could harm your clothes in any way.
SPRAY BOTTLE – These gorgeous and practical glass spray bottles are available at Organised HQ. Available to purchase here. You can also add a cleaning recipe label so you know which spray is which, and you always have the recipe handy.
VINEGAR – is non-toxic and harmless, and is also one of the most effective mould killers. Inexpensive and available from the salad dressing aisle at any supermarket.
LEMON EUCALYPTUS ESSENTIAL OIL – has purifying properties and is a powerful natural antiseptic to tackle any nasties. Available to purchase here.
Remember to shake the bottle well before each use just to mix your oil with the water. Once you have finished using your machine for the day, spray thoroughly around the seal and door of the washing machine and then wipe away with a cloth.
DIY Front Loader Washing Machine Cleaner
Ingredients
Method
- Fill spray bottle with vinegar
- Add eucalyptus essential oil
- Shake bottle
- Once a day spray around the seal of your washing machine, then wipe away with a cloth.
Have you made this recipe?
I’d love to hear how it turned out!
HOW TO PREVENT YOUR FRONT LOADER GETTING MOULDY
Quick tips for a super easy way to prevent mould building up in your front loader washing machine. Continue Reading
13 comments
Hi do you mix water into the mix too? Or only vinger
Only vinegar, as that way it is the most effective to kill any mould spores.
Hi Kat can you please advise me if the Vinegar affects the Rubber Seal at all? Thank you.
It hasn’t affected the seal on my machine at all and I have been using my spray for a while now.
Hi Kat – how long would this mixture last for (ie. will it go “off” after a period of time?). Thanks
I don’t think it would go off in anyway.
Oh wow! So I looked in the seal! ???
Would this mixture do the trick for an initial cleaning? What do you recommend?
Yes it will work fine for the initial clean.
Hi Kat – could you use on a top loader too? Thank you!
Yes I’m sure you could. Kat x
Hi Kat, do you sell the ‘Washing Machine’ label as shown on the spray bottle?
Hi Lucy, They are custome labels, below are the links. Kat x
https://organisedhq.com.au/products/cleaning-spray-bottle-vinyl-labels-medium/
https://organisedhq.com.au/products/full-circle-glass-spray-bottle-473ml-grey/
Love all your cleaning tricks plus the essential oils. Can’t wait for my weekly ebook for the week.