Whirlpool Introduces Washer Machine Cleaning Kit
[2008-12-23 17:05:58]
Aug 26, 2008
To help owners of high-efficiency washers maintain their machines, Whirlpool Corporation introduced the Affresh washer cleaning kit complete with Power Puck tablets and Grit Grabber cloths that are said to remove and prevent odor-causing residue. The kit is reportedly more effective than using bleach alone.
Whirlpool says the Power Puck tablets use oxygenated bubbling action to penetrate and remove residue that can accumulate where it is hard to reach -- behind the washer drum. The specially formulated Grit Grabber cloths give consumers added power to clean where they can reach by breaking up residue around the rubber door seal and detergent dispenser and locking it into the cloth.
"Mmodern HE machines seal more tightly and use less water than older, less efficient washers which increases the potential for residue to build-up," said Mary Zeitler, home economist for the Whirlpool Institute of Fabric Science. "Just like a high-performance sports car needs an oil change, HE machines need routine maintenance every 30 days for peak performance. Even non-HE washers can benefit from regular TLC with Affresh."
Odor may occur when residue from detergents, lint, sloughed off skin cells and soil accumulates in areas of the washer where water cannot rinse. The Affresh kit offers a comprehensive approach to odor-causing residue by enabling consumers to clean both around the washer door and hard-to-reach areas behind the washer drum. Use of the new Affresh kit should not replace routine washer maintenance recommended in the washer's Use and Care Guide. Routine measures such as leaving the door open after each load and using only high-efficiency detergents in the proper amount can also help reduce the occurrence of odor.
The Affresh washer cleaning kit includes three septic system-safe Power Puck tablets and six pre-moistened hypoallergenic Grit Grabber cloths and is packaged in a reusable container. It is available at retailers with an MSRP of $10.99.?
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