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Affresh Washer Machine Cleaner 6 Tablets 8 4 oz
Last Updated: March 14, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.4
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998
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Cleaning
265smell, cleaner, washing machine, clean, affresh
+85%
-15%
" ... It did make my washer smell clean . ... "
" ... I can't believe how well this product cleaned my washer. ... "
" ... I was like a lot of front load owners who discovered you have to do a lot of cleaning and maintenance on the washer to make sure it doesn't smell or anything. ... I have been cleaning for a long time using Clorox bleach but decided to give this a try. ... I'm hoping maybe I didn't see much difference since I already routinely clean it. ... The drum wasn't any cleaner and I already eliminated the smell a long time ago so this only added a slight hint of cleaning liquid smell to it for a day or so. ... I'll keep using it because it also can't hurt and I need all the help in cleaning my washer. ... "
" ... I really like to keep my appliances clean and fresh to help them perform well for years to come. ... This product keeps the interior clean with no scum build up on my glass door or in the interior. ... One thing I do to assure its soapy residue is gone is to run the washer through an extra rinse cycle after the Affresh cycle is finished. ... Together the Affresh and the open door dry time has kept my washer clean and free of odors and my glass front wipes clean! ... "
" ... I will probably have to tell them about cleaning the washer with these tablets lol. ... "
" ... Boy does it suds up and will need another clean cycle to push some remaining suds out of machine. ... "
" ... I was not expecting miracles but it really did make it shiny and clean inside my machine! ... "
" ... It definitely helps clear any residue out of the washer (mostly cat hair . ... Between that and leaving the washer door open between washes our side-load stays nice and gunk free ... "
Washing
246washing machine, smell, clothes, front load, wash
+83%
-17%
" ... Have reordered for cleaning front loader ... "
" ... Clothes and washer smell fresher. ... "
" ... It makes the laundry washing machine smell nice by getting rid of the inevitable build up of crud from detergent and the grime from your clothing. ... "
" ... This product cleans my machine and it sparkles. ... "
" ... Loves these to clean my front loader washing machine ... "
" ... I have been using since I got my washer. ... "
" ... Purpose is to clean washing machine. ... "
" ... Clothes finally just smell like cloth, not cloth + funk. ... "
Washer Dryer
88smell, clothes, cycle, cleans, smells
+83%
-17%
" ... Cleans the washer ... "
" ... Great product use it all the time when washer needs a refresher! ... "
" ... It is definitely worth the money to maintain your washer from build up. ... "
" ... Works exceptionally well on my washer ... "
" ... This brand is the one recommended by Maytag for my washer. ... "
" ... A must have for every washer! ... "
" ... Washer smells fresh. ... "
" ... Cleans the washer. ... "
Product Reliability
42worked, years, months, weeks, use it every
+74%
-26%
" ... This product worked just like it said it would. ... "
" ... Worked very well ... "
" ... Works just as well as a more expensive product I used for years. ... "
" ... I use it every other month. ... "
" ... Use it once a month. ... "
" ... Been use the Affresh tablets for years and years. ... "
" ... It's better to use one tablet once in two weeks for me. ... "
" ... Then once a month afterwards. ... "
Wash Programs
31clean, washing machine, wash, cycle, tub
+81%
-19%
" ... I tried running a hot water wash, which helped a little. ... "
" ... We run a wash cycle the first of the month every month and we’ve never had issues with our front loader with mold or mildew! ... "
" ... Also definitely helps if you make sure to use your hottest water setting if you don't have the clean washer setting. ... "
" ... They really clean my washing machine ... "
" ... Luckily, my washer has a special clean setting for using Affresh. ... "
" ... All our clothes were starting to smell really funky, even though I cleaned out the traps and used the "Clean Washer" setting with bleach. ... "
" ... Cleans washer machine very well ... "
" ... I've been using this product, it makes my washing machine very clean. ... "
Marketplace
31amazon, works, works as advertised, product, worked
+90%
-10%
" ... Amazon seems to have the best deal that I’ve seen. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
" ... Just as described! ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... I’m rethinking ordering this product. ... "
" ... works as expected ... "
" ... Thank you Affresh! ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
Ease of Use
28easy, use, easier, works, product
+100%
" ... Really works and so easy! ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Very easy to use and the smell isn't too over powering. ... "
" ... And super easy just plop one in and hit start. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Even though I can't find it locally, purchasing through Amazon is fast and easy. ... "
" ... easy to use ... "
" ... This was much easier and worked perfectly - my machine is back to normal. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
27machine, cleans, leaves, cleaning, smelling
+89%
-11%
" ... Works great it does clean the machine well ... "
" ... Perfect for cleaning, use it about once a month. ... "
" ... Used on a regular basis it's supposed to keep things clean and fresh. ... I think it's too early to tell, but it did seem to clean things up a little. ... "
" ... It cleans it freshens it makes Julian french fries? ... "
" ... I clean it ever so often. ... "
" ... Clean machine and leaves it smelling clean ... "
" ... So clean and shiny. ... "
" ... Works great for helping keep our frontloder clean ... "
Price
24money, good, product, waste, cost
+67%
-33%
" ... Besides price I can't complain about the product. ... "
" ... This did a really nice job, and you can't beat the price. ... "
" ... Does the job and you can't beat this price! ... "
" ... Works well for the price ... "
" ... Cost stays pretty consistent. ... "
" ... good price too ... "
" ... The price is comparable to buying in the stores. ... "
" ... Great for the price ... "
Drying
21smell, odor, clothes, musty, washer and dryer
+67%
-33%
" ... Do a good job cleaning my new Maytag washer. ... "
" ... Gets rid of odor and helps clothes come out fresher. ... "
" ... We have had our stackable set of front-loading Maytag washer and dryer for about four years now, and we found that our clothes were beginning to have a musty smell even after being washed. ... "
" ... Going back to buy the dryer cleaner if that’s a thing. ... "
" ... It definitely helps clear any residue out of the washer (mostly cat hair . ... "
" ... After many uses my washer get a musty smell and these help. ... "
" ... If my washer starts stinking I run a cycle with this and it completely removes the smell! ... "
" ... Really made my washer smell better. ... "
Overall performance
19used, seems, product, good, fast
+100%
" ... It does the job ... "
" ... It did a pretty good job. ... "
" ... Does a great job! ... "
" ... I suppose it is doing its job. ... "
" ... Can’t believe how fast this product works! ... "
" ... Does it’s job! ... "
" ... Seems to do the job ... "
" ... It gets the job done and we'll continue to use it. ... "
Product As Described
16works, works as advertised, worked, product, advertised
+100%
" ... Great scent and works as advertised. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works as advertised!! ... "
" ... Worked as advertised. ... "
" ... This stuff works just as expected and described. ... "
" ... This product worked as described. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as advertised. ... "
" ... Works perfectly as described! ... "
Delivery
15box, product, fast, shipped, received
+80%
-20%
" ... Very Fast delivery and a Quality item. ... "
" ... Arrived on time and works as advertised!! ... "
" ... The day I received this product, I immediately used it and was very happy that it didn't have much of an odor after use. ... "
" ... This delivered just like it claimed. ... "
" ... Packaged individually also! ... "
" ... Quick delivery fit perfectly. ... "
" ... Great package deal ... "
" ... Thanks for fast shipment. ... "
Door
13door open, washer, smell, leave the door, leave
+54%
-46%
" ... This product really helps freshen up the washer, especially when it gets that smell from the water sitting in the lip of the door. ... "
" ... We have a front load washer and sometimes my kids will close the door after a wash is completed and clothes are taken out and I usually try to leave it open to air it out, so it can be a little stinky sometimes and I try to run these cleaners monthly. ... "
" ... This product keeps the interior clean with no scum build up on my glass door or in the interior. ... "
" ... Between that and leaving the washer door open between washes our side-load stays nice and gunk free ... "
" ... I often wipe down the weatherstrip and door, but I run one of these cleaners bi-monthly to clean the gunk and funk out of my washer. ... "
" ... I leave my washer door open but with the warm weather it sometimes just has a smell that builds up and this works better than bleach to freshen it up. ... "
" ... Never leave your front loading washing machine door closed. ... "
Build Quality
10mold, drop, tub, powder, opened
+40%
-60%
" ... It doesn’t appear any of the capsules are broken. ... "
" ... I noticed that the white plastic agitator in my washer was GRUNGY, like gross and gray. ... "
" ... I thought it would remove some of the black marks on the rubber piece, but nope. ... "
" ... When they arrived all 6 were sticky feeling. ... "
Storage
7tablet, nice, machine, lot, load
+86%
-14%
" ... husband carries all kinds of objects in his pockets [that I refuse to go trough since he is supposed to empty out]. ... "
" ... They remove the order and make the washer smell nice. ... "
" ... After searching, unsuccessfully, several times, for the dead rodent in my laundry room, I arrived at the conclusion that the odor was actually coming from the hidden crevices within my washing machine. ... "
" ... Between that and leaving the washer door open between washes our side-load stays nice and gunk free ... "
" ... Great for commonly used washers as well. ... "
" ... Once a month keeps the washer smelling fresh, good item. ... "
Water Usage
6hot, waste, took, think, hard water
+50%
-50%
" ... It took only 1 tablets to rid my front loader of the awful, stale water smell it had developed over a period of time. ... "
" ... What a waste of water and money. ... "
Returns
6refund, time, opened, box
-100%
" ... I would return these if I could. ... "
" ... Tried returning it and they said to contact Whirlpool. ... "
" ... I'll be throwing the rest of the tabs in the trash. ... "
" ... Wouldn’t give refund! ... "
" ... There's no way to seek a refund unless you reach the manufacturers representative. ... "
Water Resistance
6used, hot, use, hard water, waste
+50%
-50%
" ... I’m wondering if I shouldn’t have used that with these, but I did try it once with just hot water and a long cycle and still no luck. ... "
" ... What a waste of water and money. ... "
" ... Was hard to dissolve in cold water. ... "
Setup
3followed, directions, setting, follow, work
+67%
-33%
" ... Even called a plumber and he couldn’t really help. ... "
" ... Follow the directions and the product will work the way it is supposed to work. ... "
For Travel
3home, smell, leave the door, door open
+100%
" ... saves me a trip to home depot as well ... "
" ... Save your self a trip, the cost is about the same. ... "
" ... Better price & no hunting or special trips to look for this brand. ... "
Drum
3washer, lot, clean
+33%
-67%
" ... This product at first seemed great, but then the gook it left behind is currently clinging to my washer drum. ... "
Baking
3soda, vinegar, results, bleach, better
+100%
" ... Past use of vinegar/baking powder produced better results for me. ... "
" ... I have used baking soda, bleach, Q-tips, paper towels, old toothbrushes, etc. ... "
" ... You can get better results with vinegar, bleach, baking soda. ... "
Design
3+100%
" ... Keeps my front loader in great shape ... "
" ... 3 tabs and more black flakes. ... "
" ... It feels good. ... "
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