How to Clean Washing Machines

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How to clean washing machines (with Clorox® Regular Bleach)

One

Prep

Select the whites or hot water cycle. You may also follow the manufacturer’s directions.

Two

Add

• For High Efficiency (HE) machines, pour Clorox® Regular-Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® into the bleach dispenser and fill to the maximum level.
• For standard washing machines, add ½ cup of Clorox® Regular-Bleach₂ with CLOROMAX® directly into the washing machine.

Three

Wash

Run the wash cycle with an extra rinse.