{"id":1065876,"date":"2019-06-13T16:05:24","date_gmt":"2019-06-13T21:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1065876"},"modified":"2022-05-13T08:21:42","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T13:21:42","slug":"the-2-ingredients-you-should-be-putting-in-your-washing-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/the-2-ingredients-you-should-be-putting-in-your-washing-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2 Ingredients You Should Be Putting in Your Washing Machine"},"content":{"rendered":"Just like with anything else, the more you use your washing machine the dirtier it gets. While you might not think that your washing machine needs to be cleaned\u2014since it\u2019s constantly being run with soap and water to clean your clothes\u2014it actually does.\r\n\r\nYou might have noticed a mildew smell coming from your washing machine while being close to the drum when loading clothes in. It\u2019s likely caused by bacteria and mold that has built up from water and detergent sitting in your machine between washes. Luckily, to get that smell to go away and give it a thorough cleaning you only need two ingredients\u2014and chances are you already have them in your pantry. Those ingredients: baking soda and vinegar.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe mixture of vinegar and baking soda is perfect [for cleaning your washing machine], not only for whitening clothes but for cleaning the parts of your washing machine as well,\u201d said the expert cleaners at Top Cleaners<\/a>. \u201cYou can use it for removing bad smells and mold. It\u2019s a very budget and eco-friendly way to prolong the life of your machine.\u201d\r\n\r\nThere are a few different ways you can use baking soda and vinegar to clean your washing machine. Also, make sure to avoid these cleaning mistakes that are leaving your home dirtier<\/a>.\r\n