Whatever the disaster, it is important to get rid of any stains or residue from your washer and dryer drums quickly because they can be transferred to the next load of clean clothes.
Removing Ink Stains From Appliances
Before You Begin
After you have unloaded the clothes and discovered the mishap, inspect each fabric item for stains and learn how to remove the specific type of ink that left the problem. It is important to treat the clothes first to help avoid set-in stains before you tackle the washer or dryer.
What You Need
Supplies
Rubbing alcoholWater
Tools
Old cloth or sponge
Removing Melted Wax
Before You Begin
As with ink from pens, start by first treating the greasy stains on the clothes. Whether it is a melted ChapStick, crayons or an in-dryer bar that has gotten overheated, it’s important to remove any residue that remains in the drum. The next time the dryer gets hot, the wax will transfer to clean clothes.
What You Need
Supplies
Distilled white vinegarRubbing alcoholWaterIce
Tools
Old cloths and ragsBlunt plastic knife or old credit card
Removing Dye Stains
Before You Begin
We all know about dye transfer when that red sock gets into a load of white clothes and those dye stains need immediate attention. Then it’s time to check your washer and dryer drums. This cleaning process should also be done after using your washer to dye clothing with commercial dyes or natural dyes.
What You Need
Supplies
Chlorine bleachWater
Tools
Old cloths and ragsRubber glovesBucket
