Kitchenanswershub Q&A - Recent questions in Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/questions/washing-machines Powered by Question2Answer How can we clean and remove smells from laundry machines like washer, dryer, and detergent dispensers? https://kitchenanswershub.com/86323/remove-smells-laundry-machines-washer-detergent-dispensers Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/86323/remove-smells-laundry-machines-washer-detergent-dispensers Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 How much detergent should I use in my 6.5kg (14lbs) front loading washing machine to get my cloths cleaned which were of a normal day usage? https://kitchenanswershub.com/86149/detergent-should-loading-washing-machine-cloths-cleaned-normal Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/86149/detergent-should-loading-washing-machine-cloths-cleaned-normal Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 If I install a flow detector with auto shutoff with the intention of the detector shutting off the main water line to the house when it detects a burst pipe, what happens when I use the Shower or the washing machine? https://kitchenanswershub.com/85369/install-detector-shutoff-intention-detector-shutting-detects Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/85369/install-detector-shutoff-intention-detector-shutting-detects Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 How do you get rid of insects in your washing machine and dryer? https://kitchenanswershub.com/85351/how-do-you-get-rid-of-insects-in-your-washing-machine-and-dryer Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/85351/how-do-you-get-rid-of-insects-in-your-washing-machine-and-dryer Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 How can you remove grease and soap scum from a washing machine? https://kitchenanswershub.com/85183/how-can-you-remove-grease-and-soap-scum-from-washing-machine Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/85183/how-can-you-remove-grease-and-soap-scum-from-washing-machine Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 Why does my Hisense automatic washing machine drain water and refill water at the same time? https://kitchenanswershub.com/85103/hisense-automatic-washing-machine-drain-water-refill-water Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/85103/hisense-automatic-washing-machine-drain-water-refill-water Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 Is it safe to wash a load without fabric softener and dryer sheets? https://kitchenanswershub.com/84711/is-it-safe-wash-load-without-fabric-softener-and-dryer-sheets Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/84711/is-it-safe-wash-load-without-fabric-softener-and-dryer-sheets Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 Can I wash clothes with toothpaste instead of washing powder, and what will happen? https://kitchenanswershub.com/84565/wash-clothes-with-toothpaste-instead-washing-powder-happen Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/84565/wash-clothes-with-toothpaste-instead-washing-powder-happen Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 How do you clean curtains that are too long to fit in the washing machine? https://kitchenanswershub.com/84355/how-you-clean-curtains-that-are-too-long-fit-washing-machine Washing Machines https://kitchenanswershub.com/84355/how-you-clean-curtains-that-are-too-long-fit-washing-machine Sat, 20 May 2023 10:03:25 +0000 What can you use on some cotton T-shirts in the washing machine to take the mildewy smell away from them? 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The neighbors constantly put there clothes in the washer and leave their apt for hours. Thus keeping the rest of us from using it. 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Dog towels with bedsheets? Barn clothes with good clothes? 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