What really lies in the washing machine: Man shows the ‘disgusting’ truth of what’s going on by sticking a dishwasher tablet in
- A man cleaned the washing machine with dishwasher tablets
- He found dirt and grime hidden inside
- Some warned against using discs in washing machines
A man was shocked to see dirt and grime in his washing machine after he put it through a cleaning cycle with dishwasher tablets.
After washing his sheets, Billy Sarris decided to give the washing machine a good clean and noticed a strange smell emanating from the machine afterwards.
He decided to run the machine through a very hot cycle with two dishwashing tablets inside to clean it and get rid of the smell.
After only 15 minutes he started seeing dirt in the soapy water on his front bearing and after 40 minutes more dirt was revealed.
Bailey said that after putting dishwasher tablets in the machine, it smelled “fresh” and clean enough to put his sheets through a cycle again.
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A man was shocked by what he saw in a washing machine after cleaning the appliance with two dishwasher tablets. Note the dirt and grime in the suds during the clean cycle
“So I just washed my sheets and when I opened the door to the washing machine, I smelled something funky, so I thought to myself ‘Oh, this washer deserves a little TLC,’” Billy said on TikTok. section.
Put two dishwasher tablets in the drum and set the washing machine to the highest possible temperature.
After 15 minutes, Billy could see dirt among the suds in the drum and even more after 40 minutes.
Towards the end of the course, Billy happily reported that the water was clear, free of dirt, and smelled “fresh” when he finished.
Some say it’s good, some say it’s bad. I say it’s awesome,” he wrote about the hack.
His video has over 1.1 million views and has many freaking out in the comments.
Dishwasher tablets do not contain this soap. That’s all detergent residue, one viewer pointed out.
Others have shared their tips they use to keep their washing machines clean and mold free.
‘The appliance rep is here. You’re supposed to keep the door open after every wash to allow the water to evaporate. That helps!’ said a woman.
Next time, you clean the drum at 90 degrees with a spray of bleach. Be warned that dishwashing tablets can cause problems with the hose.
He put two dishwasher tablets in the drum and set the machine to a cycle with the highest possible temperature, but not everyone was on board with the hack.
A third suggested “only use vinegar on the highest level”.
“Once a week, highest temperature and longest setting, no product,” he recommended with a fourth option.
While dishwasher tablets will not cause any harm or lead to serious damage to the appliance when used rarely, using them for a long time can cause problems.
Most manufacturers warn against using dishwasher tablets and doing so can void the machine’s warranty.
Tablets need very high temperatures to work efficiently and may leave residue in the drum, sealant and hose.
It can also wear down the seals with its harsh chemicals and cause a lot of foam to build up during the cycle.
