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how should i clean a dirty agitator??
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Post# 641105   11/23/2012 at 20:39 (4,142 days old) by maytaga806 (Howell, Michigan)        

hello, i bought a maytag powerfin agitator at the beginning of the week. it arrived today but is dirty and nasty. the lint filter on the inside if nasty, and the bottom of the agitator wants to make me puke. how should i clean it and what should i use.




Post# 641108 , Reply# 1   11/23/2012 at 20:45 (4,142 days old) by qsd-dan (West)        

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I run the lint filter through my dishwasher on the bottom rack. If it's REALLY plugged up and has lots of water deposits, soak it in some CLR. I use a tall and skinny vase that I can submerge it in for that. Be sure to occasionally scrub the filter with a tooth brush.

For the agitator, lots of elbow grease with the good cleaner. I use full strength Simple Green.


Post# 641190 , Reply# 2   11/24/2012 at 08:54 (4,141 days old) by maytaga806 (Howell, Michigan)        

well, the only problem with that is that we cant use our dishwasher. we are on a septic and my dishwasher takes about 30 mins to wash and rinse. Thank you i will use a toothbrush on it! im not sure if we have any CLR. what does that stand for anyway??

Post# 641192 , Reply# 3   11/24/2012 at 10:14 (4,141 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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Calcium Lime Rust remover. Why not just install it, and then wash a load of rags?


Post# 641200 , Reply# 4   11/24/2012 at 10:50 (4,141 days old) by maytaga806 (Howell, Michigan)        
in reply to everone who commented.

well i dont have a Maytag washer. I am using this agitator for handwashing my delicate clothes and towels. it saves money also. and i always have time to do it. i use a big clear tub and an agitator i flex the agitator back and fourth like a washing machine. and i use Tide Plus a Touch of Downy. i just got this agitator and i need to clean it so i will try using CLR!!!!! i will post pictures of it later today.


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