cleaning a washing machine

[to_love_a_rose]

I recently moved and while my new place comes with a washing machine, it's a bit scuzzy. Specifically, the bleach tray and the fabric softener dispensers have an icky film on them. I was thinking of maybe running the machine empty and trying to flush them both out or something? I don't know. Any tips on cleaning a washing machine?

Comments

[marymac]

There should definitely be a way to get the tray out - jiggling it around until it gives usually works.

After that, scalding hot water and a run empty on the hottest wash. If that doesn't work, in the UK you can get a washing machine detergent in the Co-op, which works wonders. It's got hilariously 50s daisy packaging, but it works.