A Tune-Up For Your High-Efficiency Washing Machine (NAPSA)—Muchlike a car needs an oil change, high-efficiency (HE) washing machines need regular maintenance to ensure maximum performance. This means regular cleaning and usingspecially formulated detergents for your machine’s needs. HE washing machines, which have beena fastgrowing trend, especially need some tender loving care in orderto provide maximumcleaning. While HE washers offer consumers unmatched capacity, energy efficiency and increased functionality, the efficient design makes them prone to residue buildup and potential odor issues. Traditional detergents, body oils, grime, soap and water can cause residue and mold and mildew stains to accumulate behind the drum of the washer. Some HE washing machine owners have looked to chemistry for the answer, cleaning these mold and mildew stains with everything from bleach to vinegar. While these and other products can adequately maintain the washer, results may vary and are not always consistent. These solutions tend to eliminate odors, but are unable to completely remove the residues that can cause this odor. So what’s a HE washer userto do? The Whirlpool Institute of Fabric Science (www.instituteof fabricscience.org) suggests using the new-to-the-market Affresh”™ Traditional detergents, bodyoils, grime, soap and water can cause residue and mold and mildew stains to accumulate behind the drum of the washer. washer cleaner once a month. Specifically designed for HE machines, Affresh tablets help remove and prevent odor-causing residue buildup in all brands of washers. The Institute of Fabric Science also recommends the following quick tips for maintaining and cleaning your HE machine: 1. Use HE detergent every time you wash yourclothes. 2. Measure the detergent to the appropriate level for each wash. 3. Leave the door open when you are finished washing to allow for air to circulate. Consumers can_ visit www.affresh.com to learn more.
