I'm too lazy to check out how old my front-loading washing machine is but I know it's well over fifteen years old. And long before I had that machine, my regular top loader used to get a similar smell and my repair man said everyone on my side of the street got it. Whatever it was then, it's twice as bad now and I'm sure it's mold and soap scum and all that stuff we don't want in our clothes - or in our washer, either. I've used the Affresh tablets; very expensive and didn't work that well. I've used white vinegar on a hot water wash - cheap but not effective. Tried Bleach and hot water - less cheap tho' it didn't break the bank, but still not great results.
When I first got my machine, I wiped the gasket every time I did a wash but it didn't seem to be doing a very good job. I even called a repair man from the company from whom I bought a guarantee and volunteered to pay for replacement of the gasket, out of pocket, but he said it takes hours to do and even if I'm paying him, the company frowns on them doing such a large job if the gasket isn't torn or leaking.
So, when I saw these Wipes, at a good price, I thought I'd give them a try. I'm not sure I'll ever get the scum that's built up on my washer but I can cut down on any more building up. Most importantly, I'm going to give my daughter some to try. Her machine is only a couple of years old and if she used these every wash or even every other wash, I think she'd experience far more UN-smelly years in the future with her machine. I wish they'd made them when I first got my front loader.
When I was draining water from the front of my machine, I also used one to wipe the lint collector (for want of another name). It really cleaned it well and when I rinsed it in hot water, even I have to admit it was cleaner than when I use my old stand-by, ammonia. Then I got the bright idea to used one to clean the bath tub drain. The pop-up drain bit the dust years ago, and I've tried all kinds of non-chemical concoctions to clean the soap scum from that drain but nothing did as good a job as one of these babies.
So, here's one person who says, these are really worthwhile and I imagine we'll all find them convenient to clean many things around our house, but most importantly, we have to get used to cleaning the gasket of our washer which is the main cause, I believe, for that disgusting moldy smell we get from our washers. I really think they're worth buying.
| Manufacturer | Whirlpool |
|---|---|
| Part Number | W10355053M2 |
| Item Weight | 2.14 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 1.5 x 4 x 9.2 inches |
| Item model number | W10355053M2 |
| Size | 24 Count (Pack of 2) |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Usage | Washing Machine |
| Included Components | 2 Packs of 24 Wipes |
| Batteries Required? | No |
