Once removed clean in under and around the agitator with a hot water and a brush or cloth.
Cleaning inside washing machine agitator. Pay close attention to the top of your washing machine where the lid closes shut. How to Clean the Inside of a Washing Machine. Remove any parts that you can take to the sink to clean such as the soap tray.
For Top Load washers with a fabric softener dispenser at the top of the agitator here are instructions for cleaning the interior of the agitator. Top Load Washer - Cleaning Inside Agitator. Clean the smaller parts too.
Reach inside the agitator to grab the plastic dust cap with your fingers and lift it from the agitator. It moves your clothes in a manner that allows every surface of your dirty linen to receive even amounts of water and detergent. At the end of the water drainage pipe.
While you have the agitator removed you can also check to see if any dirt has collected under the agitator. Close the lid and allow the washer to agitate for about a minute. If you have a top-loading washing machine examine the facility agitator.
Wipe out the inside of the door seal to clean off mould and scrud the detergent deposits that can built up inside your machine. If you cannot remove the soap tray fill it with vinegar and allow it to soak while you clean other areas. Select the Colors Normal cycle Super Fill or Deep Fill Water Level the Deep Rinse Option and either the Warm or Hot.
However many new top loaders now come with smart features designed to offer better cleaning results and protect your clothes from damage removing the need for an agitator. Wipe out the washing machine and clean detergent trays. Dip your tools down into the mixture before scrubbing.