Washing machine is getting grubby WTD?

My washing machine seems to be building up grime in it. Admittedly it is being used more with 4 of us in the house and the nappies. What do you use or do to get rid of the build up? Is there a natural cleaner ie vinegar or bicarb that would help it or is there something else that you use?

Thanks :)

*goes and gets my vinegar cleaning book*

Clean your washing machine

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An easy way to periodically clean out soap scum and disinfect your washing machine washer is to pour in 450ml (2 cups) of white distilled vinegar, then run the machine through a full cycle without any clothes or detergent.

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HTH :)

YAY! excellent that is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for... thank you so much :D

DH has terribly dirty work clothes and I put half a cup of vinegar in with this wash. But I also do a bowl clean wash with vinegar and hot water like Charlie Brown Girl suggested, I put it on the longest cycle and let the hot water soak.

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YAY! excellent that is exactly the kind of thing I was looking for... thank you so much :D

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Ryatha, Shannon Lush is awesome for cleaning hints and tips. The information I provided to you is from "Vinegar, 1001 practical household uses" from Bookclub at work.

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DH has terribly dirty work clothes and I put half a cup of vinegar in with this wash. But I also do a bowl clean wash with vinegar and hot water like Charlie Brown Girl suggested, I put it on the longest cycle and let the hot water soak.

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Ellee, eeekkk to hubbies dirty work clothes :) I same the same problem here (traddies :rolleyes: )

Thanks for posting this, mine is a bit the same atm and I have been wondering how to clean it. I might have to try this vinegar wash also!