Question 1

Is it better than using bleach?

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I had a 9 year old Samsung front loader that I cleaned once a month with vinegar and baking soda using the sanitize cycle. About a month ago I heard a loud bang and the drum started scraping the sides.  I called the repairman and he said he thought the repair would run about $400.  That was too much so I gave the machine to a guy and he took it apart and found the spider-arm (holds the drum) had shattered.  That's what the repairman thought it was.  The drum and spider-arm were completely covered with a mass of soap scum buildup.  So I would say Vinegar does not help AT-ALL.  I bought a Maytag top loader without an agitator.  It has a cycle called "clean washer with Affresh" which I will use every month.  It sounds like cheap insurance on future damage.

Question 2

Is this a cruelty-free product?

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The box does not say if any ingredients were tested on animals. The ingredients are: Sodium percarbonate, Sodium carbonate, Glucono-delta-lactone, Polyethylene glycol, Sodium acetate, and
Fragrance. Affresh products are made by Whirlpool so I checked their safety data sheet (www.affresh.com/sds). The fragrance was tested using IFRA standards. The IFRA website (https://ifrafragrance.org/search?indexCatalogue=general-search&searchQuery=Animal) says they are incorporating non-animal testing, but it appears they are just now in transition. It is a “Safer Choice” product, meaning it doesn’t contain ingredients known to be harmful to the environment. Hope this helps!

Question 3

Can it be used in a samsung he front loader (about 6 years old) with no auto clean button safely?

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Yes our washer is a frontload whirlpool 2003. You just lay the tablet inside washer and run on regular cycle. Use once a month to keep washer from any mildew odors great. Highly recommend.

Question 4

How do I use it with top load machine that doesn’t have cleaning program?

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A HE ("High Efficiency") washer without a "clean" cycle is a problem for me, as my washer (Frigidaire model FFLE4033QT0) does not have a "clean" cycle and also does not allow me to select water level, which I would like to set to High, but I can't.   So the empty washer tub with Affresh tablet fills with only 2 inches of water, because the "High Efficiency" washer senses a very small load of laundry, because the drum is empty.   This means I can't clean my washer machine.   I also tried manually filling the washer with hot water using a soup pot, and the machine drained all the hot water when I pushed the start button.   Wonderful.   The geniuses who design these machines...

I think a hack would be to fill the machine with old wet towels, so the sensor feels a heavy load and fills the tub with water, and run Affresh with the old towels.   I don't think there is another way.

ASIN	B00JWQT37O
ASIN	B00JWQT37O
Best Sellers Rank	#27 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Household Washing Machine Cleaners
Brand Name	Affresh
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (293,764)
Date First Available	April 24, 2014
Included Components	5 Tablets
Item Form	Tablet
Item Highlight	Helps Power Away Odor Causing Bacteria & Grime Deep Inside Pump, Valve & Hoses, Use Once a Month, Safe for All Washers
Item Type Name	Washing Machine Cleaner \| Cleans Front Load and Top Load Washers, Including HE
Item Volume	0.58 fluid ounces
Item Weight	0.2 kg
Item model number	W10549846
Manufacturer	Whirlpool
Manufacturer	Whirlpool
Material Features	Septic safe
Material Type Free	Paraben Free, Bleach Free
Model Number	W10549846
Number of Items	1
Part Number	w10549846
Product Benefits	Fights Odor
Product Dimensions	0.88 x 2.25 x 4.07 inches; 7.05 ounces
Scent	Lemon
Size	5 Count (Pack of 1)
Special Features	Affresh® washing machine cleaner helps remove odor-causing residues and grime in internal components, even where you can’t see.
Specific Uses For Product	Washing Machine
Surface Recommendation	Drain
UPC	883049283234
Unit Count	5 Count

Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner, #1 Washing Machine Cleaner Tablet, 5 Count

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