FRESH TIPS FROM THE LAUNDRY ROOM The Easiest Way to Clean Your Washing Machine
HOW TO CLEAN IT Whether you have a front- or top-loading washing machine is a matter of preference, but it also matters when it comes to maintenance. For example, front-loading machines have a rubber lip just inside the door where dirt and hair accumulate. Top-loading machines can collect the same amount of dirt in the softener dispenser. Regardless of the machine’s style, baking soda, vinegar, a rag, and hot water are the go-to tools for cleaning your washing machine. Start by running your machine on its hottest cycle for a few minutes, then pause the cycle. (With top-loading devices, you want a pool of water in the bottom of the machine after it’s paused.) Then, YouTube cleaning tutorialist Andrea Jean Cleaning recommends pouring 1/2 cup of baking soda and about 2–3 cups of white vinegar into the machine. (Bleach will work, too!) While the solution sits, scrub the door, detergent trays, and any lips where grime can hide. Then, simply close the lid, finish the cycle, and watch your machine clean itself!
Despite being designed to clean, your washing machine can be anything but. As water settles in the machine’s basin and detergent and grime cling to the edges, it can become a budding environment for mildew and gnarly smells. But with a few simple steps, your machine will smell and function like new. WHY YOU NEED TO CLEAN YOUR WASHING MACHINE The most common washing machines are top- and front-loading, and some do a better job of cleaning than others. However, the washing machine isn’t where germs and bacteria go to die. In fact, according to Reader’s Digest, many home washing machines don’t sanitize clothes, and numerous studies have found that these devices can transfer certain germs from one material to the next. However, by cleaning your washing machine, you can remove bacterial buildup, residue, and mildew buildup. (No more gross smell!) Furthermore, regular cleaning protects it from damage due to grime accumulation.
Get more washing machine cleaning tips from your device’s manufacturer.
AN AMERICAN AND INTERNATIONAL HERO
We recently had a client come through our doors with a story that blew me away. Scott King is a retired Marine who has served across the world, including two tours in Afghanistan. Since returning stateside,
Scott has involved himself in many community efforts. He’s an instructor for Krav Maga at his local YMCA and also works for the city of Jackson, Ohio. He was injured while working his route for the city. That’s when we met him and learned of his extraordinary efforts during the difficult withdrawal from Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, Scott created many relationships with various Afghan agents that helped him understand the struggle of the common citizen. Through these relationships, he helped many escape danger through Special Immigration Visas. These visas allowed threatened foreign agents of America to leave their country. Scott writes letters to the U.S. Embassy and State Department as a representative of each individual and requests that their information be further evaluated. As the situation in Afghanistan further developed, Scott put his efforts into overdrive to help as many people as he could. Scott dedicated time before and after work to write as many of these letters as possible. He has written well over 150 letters that represent 150 people whose families were directly threatened by the Taliban. These letters have effectively saved the lives of many people and garnered Scott quite the reputation. The Afghans who contact Scott through various channels all call him “Padshah,” the Dari Persian word for king. He constantly gets messages from the people that reveal their harsh living conditions and include pleas for help. Many of these people even send messages praying for Scott and his family, even though they are struggling during these times. Scott has made an impact and saved the lives of well over 150 people. Nobody asked Scott to accomplish this feat, but he has continued to do anything he can to help. Scott King is not only a true American hero; he is an international hero — and an all-around great guy! Semper Fi!
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