ABOUT:
Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana recommend using affresh Washer Cleaner and affresh Dishwasher & Disposal Cleaner to tackle odor causing residue from forming. Both products are though effective in all brands washers.
affresh™ Dishwasher and Disposal Cleaner
Odor has the tendency to exist anywhere moisture is present in a closed environment. The affresh™ Dishwasher and Disposal Cleaner is the only national two-in-one product in the marketplace that removes odor in dishwashers and garbage disposals. Recommended for monthly use or as needed for a cleaner, fresher dishwasher and disposal, affresh has an MSRP of $5.99 for a package of six tablets.
affresh™ Washer Cleaner (and Kit)
All washing machines – no matter the make or model – can benefit from regular cleaning every 30 days. With powerful tools like the affresh Washer Cleaner Kit (with three Power Puck™ tablets and six Grit Grabber™ cloths) and the affresh Washer Cleaner pouch (with three affresh tablets), the product can clean hard-to-reach areas – behind the washer drum – and those that are easier to reach such as around the rubber door seal and detergent dispenser. Affresh can penetrate, dissolve and remove odor-causing residue that can accumulate.
MY THOUGHTS:
Okay so before we moved in there were 7+ college-aged guys renting our house. It definitely had a funk, including the washing machine. So when we moved in, I bleached the heck out of whatever I could, washing machine included. Well I just learned that bleach doesn’t necessarily wipe away all the dirt and grim but can just temporarily cover it up, while afresh Washer Cleaner actually dissolves, penetrates, and reduces odor-causing residue. What I really like though is that it also cleans the washing machine tub, hoses, and pumps, while the Grit Grabber (comes in the afresh Washer Cleaner Kit) is a grabber to really scrub the dirt away. The Power Puck tablets can be used in all washers, once a month and if you have a HE washer then the afresh Washer Cleaner kit is a good choice because it comes with the Grit Grabber. Overall, I feel a lot better about my washing machine and no more funk in there!
Next I tackled my garbage disposal since that was definitely in worse shape than my dishwasher. The affresh Dishwasher & Disposal Cleaner works great. I tossed one in my sink for the garbage disposal and within 30 minutes my sink was fresh smelling and not grimy anymore. Normally I use lemons, but they don’t last long while the affresh cleaner recommends using it once a month. My kitchen smells better already! I can’t wait to try this out on my dishwasher, I am just waiting because my husband already tested something in there so I am waiting until that is done. Our dishwasher is also newer so it is not too bad, but our dishwasher I am sure could have benefits from a good scrubbing tablet! This tablet also cleans the hoses and pumps which are nice because you never know what is building up back there! The product is also safe for septic tanks. dishwashers, disposals and plumbing. I recommend trying out the affresh products because even if you can’t see something doesn’t mean its not there and mold & mildew especially can be lurking in your hoses or other small crevices.
BUY IT: You can check the Affresh website for where to buy or check out your closest home improvement store or grocery store! You can also find the products on Amazon!
Mama’s Money Savers Disclosure: I was sent samples to review. Please see my Disclosure Policy.
Norma Mustipher says
Can I clean my washer with affresh disposal cleaner