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Lauren Bradbury

How to clean a washing machine with soda crystals — why experts say you should ditch bicarbonate of soda for this cheaper alternative

White utility room with white tiles and grey cabinets, with an integrated washing machine .

Soda crystals are a natural cleaning agent everyone should have in their homes. Not only is this green cleaner a welcome respite from chemicals, but it can also used to clean everything from your kitchen bins to your garden patio. You can even clean a washing machine with soda crystals.

Of course, cleaning a washing machine may seem like a one-size-fits-all task to tick off your to-do list, but the reality is that washing machines may need deeper and more tailored cleaning for various reasons. It may be that it’s started to smell, or you’ve noticed a build-up of mould in the washing machine the drum or seal. Alternatively, you may struggle with limescale build-up - especially if you live in a hard water area.

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