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Affresh Washer Cleaner removes and prevents odor-causing residue that can occur in all brands of HE washers. While bleach only kills odor-causing bacteria leaving behind the detergent residue, Affresh Washer Cleaner uses surfactant chemistry to remove the root problem. Affresh cleaner is a formulated, slow-dissolve, foaming tablet that gets under residue, breaks it up, and washes it away leaving the washer smelling fresh and clean. Simply place one tablet in the wash basket (without clothes) and run a Normal Cycle (hot option) or Clean Washer Cycle. Affresh brand is safe on septic tanks, and safe for all washer components. Package includes three tablets.
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If your clothes have started to smell not so fresh, it could be that your washer just isn't clean. Over time, dirt, grime and oils build up and don't come off in the washing cycles. Some of this odor cauing bacteria stays in the fabrics of your clothing! Affresh washer cleaner removes and prevents odor-causing residue that can occur in all brands of washers. While bleach only kills odor-causing bacteria leaving behind the detergent residue, Affresh Washer Cleaner uses surfactant chemistry to remove the root problem. Affresh cleaner is a formulated, slow-dissolve, foaming tablet that gets under residue, breaks it up, and washes it away leaving the washer smelling fresh and clean. Simply place one tablet in the wash basket (without clothes) and run a normal cycle (hot option) or clean washer cycle. Affresh brand is environmentally friendly, safe on septic tanks, and safe for all washer components. Package includes three tablets.
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533 of 565 people found the following review helpful
By mother22
Size Name:3 tabs
I purchased this product for my front-loading washer; even though I keep the door wide open when not in use, after a year the washer had developed a mildewy smell that transferred to the clean laundry. I tried using Affresh three times, and this product does not work! My washing machine actually smelled WORSE after using it! I finally poured about a cup bleach into the drum of the machine and filled the bleach dispenser tray full in order to get rid of the smell. The bleach worked fairly well but not completely. I don't like to use bleach in my machine because it is corrosive to metal (our drum is stainless steal) and can break down the rubber in the gasket and seals. I finally purchased a box of Borax for a few dollars at the grocery store. Borax is not corrosive and does not damage clothing fibers. In addition to absorbing odor, it is a natural fungicide and kills the mildew and mold that caused the odor in the washer. I sprinkled a half cup of Borax on top of a load of towels and then put the normal amount of detergent in the tray and ran a normal wash cycle. Presto--the smell is gone! My washing machine smells great, and my dishcloths and towels no longer develop a funky odor after using them. I plan to use Borax regularly to keep my laundry and washing machine smelling fresh. It's not a very glamorous solution, but it's cheap and works great! Way better than wasting my money on pricey Affresh tablets that don't help.
121 of 129 people found the following review helpful
By S. D.
Size Name:3 tabs
These tablets do work very well. Others who have not had any luck with them may have the same problem I had originally before I was told about this product by my repairman. Since I have an extended service policy on my set, I called to have the smell checked out. The service tech. opened the front of the washer and found several baby socks stuck in the drain trap. Always wondered where those disappeared to. Any small items must be washed in a net-bag to keep them from slipping between the barrel and the gasket at the front of the barrel (vibrating during cycles can allow small items to be squeezed through). The socks smelled horrible! If this is the reason for the smell, then bleach would be a temporary cure.
37 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By S. J. Stuart
Size Name:3 tabs
My Bosch Washer and Dryer (HE) have been the best investment by far, but one mishap of leaving a wet load inside the washer prior to a week vacation, left a strong odor that would not go away. I was prepared to use all three tablets of the Affresh, but it only required one. The odor is completely gone and I am VERY happy with this product.
It did go against my thrifty nature to run an empty hot-water load, but that is what the directions read and it is a key component to successfully getting rid of the odor.
It did go against my thrifty nature to run an empty hot-water load, but that is what the directions read and it is a key component to successfully getting rid of the odor.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:3 tabs|Amazon Verified Purchase
These tablets are recommended for the Maytag Top-Load washer that we recently bought. Our old tub washer did not use the tablets, but used a lot more water per wash.
Our washer determines when it wants a tablet based on some internal use calculator and turns on a light. We select the cycle and run one through. It seems like $3.00 per tablet is expensive, but we use about one every five weeks and our washer operates just fine.
The clothes are fresh and clean and there is no foul odor inside the tub. Because the machine has a specific cycle for the clean, it seems to even get the drain line and other components clean. I do think this product is important for the longevity of the machine.
Our washer determines when it wants a tablet based on some internal use calculator and turns on a light. We select the cycle and run one through. It seems like $3.00 per tablet is expensive, but we use about one every five weeks and our washer operates just fine.
The clothes are fresh and clean and there is no foul odor inside the tub. Because the machine has a specific cycle for the clean, it seems to even get the drain line and other components clean. I do think this product is important for the longevity of the machine.
21 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By CA Bookworm
Size Name:3 tabs
We use this every month or so in our HE top loader. As long as we're certain to only use HE detergent, never use fabric softener, and always leave the top of the washing machine open between uses, these tablets are all we need. We do use all three tablets at once.
If we don't use affresh, our clothes start smelling, no matter how much bleach or hot water we use. Haven't tried "smelly washer".
If we don't use affresh, our clothes start smelling, no matter how much bleach or hot water we use. Haven't tried "smelly washer".
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By LC R
Size Name:3 tabs
We have owned our front loader for about three years. After about one year we noticed the smell, and a friend recommended these tablets. They work perfectly. It is important to use enough the first time around to really get rid of the residue. Until you do that, they will not work.
I have seen better prices at Lowe's or Home Depot than here on Amazon, though.
I have seen better prices at Lowe's or Home Depot than here on Amazon, though.
83 of 108 people found the following review helpful
By A. Marcroft
Size Name:3 tabs
I got this because our washer stinks and it is causing the clothes to stink too. I did a search and found this product and "Smelly Washer" and found that I was able to buy Affresh at Lowe's by my house so I could use it the same day. I followed the directions exactly and ended up using all three (yes, that is all you get in an $8 packet) in one day. The directions said something like, if it's still smelly, do it again, and again, and again... I wrote to the company and they didn't even have the decency to write back! I will NEVER buy Affresh again because I think that it made the smell worse (it must have loosened the smelly stuff?!) Eventually I broke down and bought Smelly Washer from smellywasher.com and it helped much more and is a much more economic price! Don't waste your money on this!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By S. Luke
Size Name:3 tabs
I had my front loaders for about 5 years before I found these wonderful tablets. The first time I used them, I followed the Internet suggestion of running 3 seperate cycles (1 tablet per cycle) and using all three tablets right away; I was amazed at how well they worked. Now I use one tablet every couple of months to keep my machine fresh.
I also bought extras and sent them to my mom and my brother to try them in their front loaders too =)
I also bought extras and sent them to my mom and my brother to try them in their front loaders too =)
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Keeps my washer running clean.
This is a must to have if you value your washer smelling free of odor and operating clean. I use these on a regular basis and love the results.
Published 1 hour ago by devnull
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must work well
I have used Affresh tabs once a month in my front-loading washer for as long as I've had it. They must work well because I don't have any of the musty odor you hear can be a... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars
for the HE washer this is fantastic
The sour smell is gone with one washing! I am so pleased with Affresh and how it cleans-up the high efficiency washers, leaving them smelling fresh!
Published 7 days ago by L. Crusing
5.0 out of 5 stars
Washer Cleaner
The washing machines smelled very fresh and we would buy this item again. We are very happy with this product.
Published 9 days ago by Sandra Guiling
3.0 out of 5 stars
I suppose it works: it's what the manufacturer recommended.
I have been using these since purchasing my Maytag washer several years ago. A package came with the washer and I have kept using them since so don't know what the alternative... Read more
Published 9 days ago by iammi
5.0 out of 5 stars
It works
One thing I hate about front loading washers is the foul smell that eventually grows n the tub. I wipe down the washer after every load, which slows down the smelly build up. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Lori MacDonald
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not perfect, but It's the best thing going...
This really helps with a sour washer (ours is a top-loader). It does not eliminate it completely, but over the years, this is what has worked the best. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Cyn Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works as described in front load he washers
Not much to note except it works IF you have maintained your he front load washer as directed by manufacturer. Read more
Published 22 days ago by runtymom
5.0 out of 5 stars
A+
We always use this product for our washing machine. I find it very easy to use as you just drop the tablet in and set your washer to the clean cycle and it does it for you!
Published 22 days ago by Valentina Sullivan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Cleaner for my Front Loading Maytag Machine
The price was great for Affresh. The seller delivered as promised. I have tried other brands to remove the build up from my new Maytag washer. Read more
Published 1 month ago by dfwmims
