How do you deep clean a top load washer requires cleaning drum, dispensers, and filters to remove detergent sludge, fabric softener buildup, and odor. Steps for Samsung top load and other brands. First empty washer, remove any clothes. Second, remove detergent drawer and fabric softener dispenser, soak in hot water with white vinegar, scrub residue with toothbrush, clean cavity where drawer sits. Third, check for lint filter inside drum, some Samsung top loads have magic filter at top rim, remove and clean. Fourth, wipe inside of lid and rim with vinegar solution to remove grime. Fifth, run deepest cleaning cycle, set washer to hottest water, largest load, select Self Clean or Normal cycle, add 1 quart white vinegar or 1 cup bleach or washing machine cleaner tablet like Affresh in drum, not both bleach and vinegar together, run full cycle. Sixth, after cycle, run second rinse cycle with plain hot water to rinse residue. Seventh, wipe drum dry and leave lid open to air dry to prevent mold. Repeat monthly for maintenance. For heavy sludge, repeat with baking soda 1 cup in drum. Use HE detergent only 1 to 2 tablespoons to prevent future buildup.
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