I'm confused, what does the vinegar do? And the bicarb cleans the machine as well as getting rid of stains?

I get those little greasy flecks, which when dry just seem to brush off the clothing. Have tried cleaning my machine with bicarb and hot water (couldn't stand wasting all that water, especially hot!), but no change at all. I use liquid, not powder, and no softener. Help?

Our laundry is a bathroom as well (little children get washed in the laundry tub, and dried on the washing machine!). Towels collect in the basket in the laundry, dark clothes in the basket in our room, whites and Steph and Ryan's clothes in the hamper in Steph's rooms (or under the change table in the living room!), the boy's washing in his own room.

Stain removal; grease and baby pooey clothing gets sprayed with Sard, and always a bit of napisan (or similar cheapy stuff) in the wash. I hate stains!

I hang out washing asap when finished, so it can't go musty, and so is less wrinkly. If its still damp after being on the line all day (winter only) I chuck it in the dryer for five minutes or so to make sure is totally dry, and don't scrunch up clothes as I take them off the line (quick fold as I put them in the basket to smooth and refold inside for hanging/putting on shelves).

Towels are stored on shelves above the washing machine. My dryer is outside (under cover) near the clothes line, which is great, because my laundry stays lint and condensation free.