Put This in Your Washing Machine Instead of Vinegar? What Actually Works for Mold, Odors, and Buildup
Vinegar and citric acid are often promoted online as simple ways to clean a washing machine. They are said to remove mineral buildup, eliminate unpleasant odors, and leave the machine smelling fresh without the strong smell associated with commercial cleaners.
But there is an important detail that many cleaning hacks leave out: acidic cleaners are not automatically safe for every washing machine.
Citric acid can dissolve mineral deposits such as limescale. However, that
