The 5 Best Washing Machine Cleaners (2022 Review)

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This pack includes eight powder packets and eight wipes to break down and wipe away grime.

-Made with powerful citric acid
-Has a bleach-, ammonia-, and formaldehyde-free formula
-Made in the United States

-Requires some scrubbing with the wipes
-Doesn’t work on black mold, according to some customers

Best schedule

Active

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Included with your 24 tablets is a calendar that tells you when to clean your washing machine.

-Uses lab-tested ingredients
-Safe for septic systems
-Comes with a domestic-based customer service team

Washer and Dishwasher Freshener Cleaner

-Can require up to two tablets per month for a thorough clean
-Can leave some residue behind

Most versatile

Plink

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These powerful tablets can clean your washing machine and dishwasher.

-Has a refreshing lemon scent
-Doesn’t include phosphates or bleach
-Works on plumbing and septic systems

-Comes with few tablets
-Has customer complaints about the tablets arriving crushed

Best laundry scent

Eco-Gals

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With a fresh scent, these tablets enhance the clean laundry smell of future loads.

-Sold by a company that was founded by mothers
-Includes a 60-day guarantee
-Comes with a year supply of tablets

-Uses plastic packaging for each tablet
-Uses dye on the top half of the tablets that could transfer to the machine and stain your clothes

Largest tablets

Renuv

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These 40-gram tablets can clean excess grime in large washing machines.

-Works in all washing machine models
-Features a 90-day satisfaction guarantee
-Doesn’t use dyes, so it won’t stain your clothes