Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner - 5ct

A: YES, it now has an added fragrance. see the photo of the ingredients list in my review.

A: The affresh® washing machine cleaner, dishwasher cleaner, coffee maker cleaner, cooktop cleaner, and ice machine cleaner do not have an added fragrance. Any noticed scent in these products is a byproduct of the ingredients. All of our stainless steel cleaning products and our cooktop cleaning wipes feature a fruit scent, while our machine cleaning wipes smell like lemongrass and our disposal cleaner leaves a citrus scent.

A: While affresh washing machine cleaner is not specifically formulated to outright kill bacteria, it does aid in removing bacteria from internal components by flushing it away - further reducing likely transfer of odor causing residue onto your laundry in your next load. If odors are particularly stubborn in your machine, you can try running an additional cleaning cycle after the first. But when used as directed, one treatment per month should be enough. Hopefully this answers your question. Thank you for your interest in our product!

A: While affresh washing machine cleaner is not specifically formulated to outright kill bacteria, it does aid in removing bacteria from internal components by flushing it away - further reducing likely transfer of odor causing residue onto your laundry in your next load. If odors are particularly stubborn in your machine, you can try running an additional cleaning cycle after the first. But when used as directed, one treatment per month should be enough. Hopefully this answers your question. Thank you for your interest in our product!

A: I would recommend to refer to the owner's manual for your machine, but generally most cleaning cycles when run do not dispense any detergent into the machine. You should not have to empty the detergent tank before using affresh. Again, since not all machines are created equal it is recommended to refer to the owner's manual for your specific machine to be sure the cycle you select is a non-dispensing cycle. Hope you find this answer helpful!

A: affresh washing machine cleaner tablets should be placed directly in the tub (not the dispenser). Make sure to run your cleaning cycle without any clothes. Follow your machine's cleaning cycle instructions for the best results. Hope you find this answer helpful. Thank you for your interest in our product!

A: While Affresh is not specifically formulated to dissolve pet hair, clearance of some loose hair will naturally occur as part of the cleaning cycle. When used regularly, Affresh is specifically designed to help clear away odor-causing residue and buildup that can affect your washing machine's freshness and performance. Hopefully you find this answer helpful. Thank you for your interest in our product!

A: If you are defining scrud as 'a waxy buildup caused by the combination of liquid fabric softeners, minerals in hard water, and cold-water washing', then yes. Removing scrud is exactly what our product is designed to do!

A: No, Affresh washing machine cleaner should not be used alongside bleach in the same cleaning cycle. Mixing them is unnecessary and can produce harmful fumes. For best results, use Affresh alone on a hot cycle to remove residue, and then use bleach in a subsequent cycle for sanitizing - as long as you avoid avoid combining them in the same cycle, you should be fine. Thank you for your interest in our product. Hopefully this answer is helpful!

A: If used as directed, there should be no remaining residue that would interfere with the next load of laundry. The cleaning cycle is designed to flush out the product after the tablet has fully dissolved. As for the fragrance, there is a subtle citrus scent that will be stronger upon opening the package than left behind in the machine. The strength of scented products being highly subjective makes it hard to say whether any particular user will find it to be 'strong' or 'mild'. Just know the product is indeed scented.

A: The ingredients used in each case are actually very different - with each formulation designed to target the specific kinds of residue and build-up encountered in each type of machine. Therefore, it is not recommended to use the products interchangeably. To learn more about the unique formulation of each product, you can visit www.affresh.com/products. Thank you for your interest!