--- product_id: 1964689 title: "Washing Machine Cleaner, Helps Power Away Odor Causing Bacteria & Grime Deep Inside Pump, Valve & Hoses, 5 Time Release Tablets, 5 Month Supply" brand: "affresh" price: "KSh4598" currency: KES in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Affresh" url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1964689-washing-machine-cleaner-helps-power-away-odor-causing-bacteria-grime store_origin: KE region: Kenya --- # 5-month time-release tablets EPA Safer Choice & septic safe Deep cleans pump, valves & hoses Washing Machine Cleaner, Helps Power Away Odor Causing Bacteria & Grime Deep Inside Pump, Valve & Hoses, 5 Time Release Tablets, 5 Month Supply **Brand:** affresh **Price:** KSh4598 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧽 Refresh your wash, reclaim your freshness! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Washing Machine Cleaner, Helps Power Away Odor Causing Bacteria & Grime Deep Inside Pump, Valve & Hoses, 5 Time Release Tablets, 5 Month Supply by affresh - **How much does it cost?** KSh4598 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1964689-washing-machine-cleaner-helps-power-away-odor-causing-bacteria-grime) ## Best For - affresh enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted affresh brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Deep Clean Power:** Scientifically formulated to penetrate and remove odor-causing bacteria, grime, and soap scum from hidden washer parts. - • **Trusted by Experts:** Recommended by Whirlpool, Maytag & Amana—backed by 100+ years of appliance innovation. - • **Eco-Friendly & Safe:** EPA Safer Choice certified, septic safe, paraben & bleach free—clean your machine without compromise. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Safe for all washing machines including front, top load, and HE models—no guesswork needed. - • **Effortless Monthly Maintenance:** One tablet per month cuts cleaning time in half vs. twice-monthly competitors. ## Overview Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner delivers a powerful, time-release deep clean that targets odor-causing bacteria and grime inside pumps, valves, and hoses. Trusted by leading appliance brands and safe for all washer types, its monthly tablet formula simplifies maintenance while being eco-conscious and septic safe. Keep your laundry smelling fresh and your machine performing at its best with this #1 recommended cleaner. ## Description Stinky washing machine? Clothes not smelling fresh? Drop in an affresh washing machine cleaner and wash away the worry. Trusted by appliance experts, affresh washing machine cleaner is America’s #1 Washing Machine Cleaner tablet.* Affresh washing machine cleaner powers deep inside internal washer components to help remove nasty smells, soap scum, bacteria and grime. Left untreated, odor causing bacteria can transfer onto your clothes, sheets and stuffies. Gross! Luckily, affresh washing machine cleaner is easy to use and incredibly effective. Just drop it in and let the mess free affresh tablet do the dirty work, cleaning even where you can’t see. Affresh time release tablets are scientifically formulated to deep clean washer components, including the washer pump, tub/basket, agitator, filter, drum, hoses and valve. Soon your washer will be confidently clean and back to optimal performance. How easy was that?!?! Affresh washing machine cleaner is the #1 recommended brand by Whirlpool, Maytag and Amana.** It’s also safe for all washing machine makes and models — including septic systems. So, for a deep down confident clean, trust affresh appliance care. *Whirlpool Corporation calculation based on US WHR (Synd) database for the Washing Machine Cleaner category for 52 WE 3/22/25. Copyright © 2025, Nielsen Consumer LLC. **affresh products and the recommending brands' products are all owned and distributed by Whirlpool Corporation. Affresh appliance care, backed by 100 years of appliance innovation, is proud to offer a full line of appliance deep cleaners for your hard working appliances. With a focus on powerful, thorough and innovative deep cleaning products, affresh appliance care is formulated to penetrate deep inside internal appliance components to help remove odor causing residues and grime, even from places you can’t see. The results are beautifully clean, fresh smelling appliances that work at optimal performance. Review: Eliminates odors and deep cleans your washer like nothing else — essential! - Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner is one of those products that you do not realize you need until you actually use it — and then you wonder how you ever went without it. I have been using it regularly for several months now and the difference it has made in our washing machine is genuinely impressive. Before using Affresh, I started noticing a musty, unpleasant odor coming from our front-load washer, which is a very common issue with high-efficiency machines that tend to trap moisture and residue over time. After just the first cleaning cycle with Affresh, the smell was completely gone. The drum smelled fresh and clean, and that freshness has carried over to our laundry as well. The tablets are incredibly easy to use. You simply drop one tablet into the drum (not the detergent dispenser), run a hot water cleaning cycle, and let it do all the work. No scrubbing, no mess, no complicated steps. It took less than five minutes of actual effort on my part and the machine did the rest. What I appreciate most about Affresh is that it is specifically formulated to penetrate and dissolve the residue, grime, and odor-causing bacteria that builds up inside the drum, door seal, and hoses over time — areas that you simply cannot reach with regular cleaning. It is recommended by major appliance brands, which speaks volumes about its effectiveness and safety for your machine. I now run a cleaning cycle with Affresh once a month as part of my regular home maintenance routine and the washer has stayed consistently clean and odor-free ever since. The pack of tablets is great value and lasts several months depending on how often you run a cleaning cycle. If you have a front-load or top-load HE washer and you have never cleaned it with a dedicated cleaner, do yourself a favor and get this. Your machine, your clothes, and your nose will thank you. Highly recommend. Review: Great for Ongoing Maintenance—Helps Prevent Musty Smells and Buildup - I originally purchased these because I have a septic system at my cottage and had just bought a new washing machine. With our well water, I started noticing some yellowing in the trays, likely from iron, and this seemed like a good preventative step. It’s also recommended by manufacturers, so it felt like a smart and low-risk thing to try. These are very easy to use—just drop one in and run a cycle. Since using them, I haven’t seen any new yellowing developing, which is a good sign. It didn’t remove the existing staining, but I’m hoping it helps prevent things from getting worse or possibly lightens it over time. Because I liked the idea of maintaining the machine, I also started using them at home. While the difference is subtle at first, I’ve noticed that neither of my machines has developed that musty smell since I started using these regularly. I don’t use them perfectly on a strict schedule, but probably every month or two. For me, this feels like one of those simple maintenance habits that helps prevent a bigger problem later. It’s much easier than dealing with buildup, odor, or needing to run stronger cleaning methods after things get bad. I also picked up the same brand’s dishwasher cleaner tabs, and those seem to be helping as well. What I like: Very easy to use Helps prevent musty smells Seems to reduce or prevent new buildup Good for ongoing maintenance Septic-friendly and manufacturer-recommended Things to be aware of: Results are subtle at first Not a quick fix for existing stains or heavy buildup Works best when used consistently over time Overall: A simple and effective way to maintain your washing machine and help prevent larger issues down the road. It’s not an instant dramatic change, but it feels like a smart and worthwhile habit to keep. ## Features - Powder - Made in US - NO. 1 WASHING MACHINE CLEANER TABLET* - TIME-RELEASE DEEP CLEAN. Affresh tablets are scientifically designed to deliver extended cleaning action throughout the wash cycle, helping power away bacteria, grime and soap scum deep inside the washing machine’s pump, drum and filter to help optimize performance. - STINKY PET ODOR? Affresh washing machine cleaner helps remove residues that can trap odors from pets, sweat and mildew that can transfer onto clothes and sheets. - ONE TABLET, ONCE A MONTH. Avoid the twice-monthly cleaning cycles of other appliance cleaners and cut your machine cleaning maintenance time in half. - TRUSTED BY APPLIANCE EXPERTS. Backed by over 100 years of appliance innovation, affresh is the washing machine cleaner brand recommended by Whirlpool, Maytag, and Amana.** - SAFER FOR PEOPLE, PETS AND PLANET. Affresh washing machine cleaner is EPA Safer Choice Certified and, unlike other brands, is septic safe. - SAFE FOR ALL WASHING MACHINES, all makes and models, including front and top load models and HE (high-efficiency) washers. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JWQT37O | | Best Sellers Rank | #25 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #1 in Household Washing Machine Cleaners | | Brand | Affresh | | Brand Name | Affresh | | Contains Liquid Contents? | Yes | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 290,265 Reviews | | Included Components | 5 Tablets | | Item Form | Tablet | | Item Type Name | Washing Machine Cleaner | Cleans Front Load and Top Load Washers, Including HE | | Item Volume | 0.58 Fluid Ounces | | Item Weight | 8.8 ounces | | Manufacturer | Whirlpool | | Material Feature | Septic safe | | 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 | | 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 | 5.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Affresh - **Item Form:** Tablet - **Material Feature:** Septic safe - **Scent:** Lemon - **Specific Uses For Product:** Washing Machine ## Images ![Washing Machine Cleaner, Helps Power Away Odor Causing Bacteria & Grime Deep Inside Pump, Valve & Hoses, 5 Time Release Tablets, 5 Month Supply - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61B1fUm9q8L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is it better than using bleach?** A: 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. **Q: Is this a cruelty-free product?** A: 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! **Q: Can it be used in a samsung he front loader (about 6 years old) with no auto clean button safely?** A: 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. **Q: How do I use it with top load machine that doesn’t have cleaning program?** A: 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. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eliminates odors and deep cleans your washer like nothing else — essential! *by K***H on April 20, 2026* Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner is one of those products that you do not realize you need until you actually use it — and then you wonder how you ever went without it. I have been using it regularly for several months now and the difference it has made in our washing machine is genuinely impressive. Before using Affresh, I started noticing a musty, unpleasant odor coming from our front-load washer, which is a very common issue with high-efficiency machines that tend to trap moisture and residue over time. After just the first cleaning cycle with Affresh, the smell was completely gone. The drum smelled fresh and clean, and that freshness has carried over to our laundry as well. The tablets are incredibly easy to use. You simply drop one tablet into the drum (not the detergent dispenser), run a hot water cleaning cycle, and let it do all the work. No scrubbing, no mess, no complicated steps. It took less than five minutes of actual effort on my part and the machine did the rest. What I appreciate most about Affresh is that it is specifically formulated to penetrate and dissolve the residue, grime, and odor-causing bacteria that builds up inside the drum, door seal, and hoses over time — areas that you simply cannot reach with regular cleaning. It is recommended by major appliance brands, which speaks volumes about its effectiveness and safety for your machine. I now run a cleaning cycle with Affresh once a month as part of my regular home maintenance routine and the washer has stayed consistently clean and odor-free ever since. The pack of tablets is great value and lasts several months depending on how often you run a cleaning cycle. If you have a front-load or top-load HE washer and you have never cleaned it with a dedicated cleaner, do yourself a favor and get this. Your machine, your clothes, and your nose will thank you. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for Ongoing Maintenance—Helps Prevent Musty Smells and Buildup *by N***K on May 26, 2026* I originally purchased these because I have a septic system at my cottage and had just bought a new washing machine. With our well water, I started noticing some yellowing in the trays, likely from iron, and this seemed like a good preventative step. It’s also recommended by manufacturers, so it felt like a smart and low-risk thing to try. These are very easy to use—just drop one in and run a cycle. Since using them, I haven’t seen any new yellowing developing, which is a good sign. It didn’t remove the existing staining, but I’m hoping it helps prevent things from getting worse or possibly lightens it over time. Because I liked the idea of maintaining the machine, I also started using them at home. While the difference is subtle at first, I’ve noticed that neither of my machines has developed that musty smell since I started using these regularly. I don’t use them perfectly on a strict schedule, but probably every month or two. For me, this feels like one of those simple maintenance habits that helps prevent a bigger problem later. It’s much easier than dealing with buildup, odor, or needing to run stronger cleaning methods after things get bad. I also picked up the same brand’s dishwasher cleaner tabs, and those seem to be helping as well. What I like: Very easy to use Helps prevent musty smells Seems to reduce or prevent new buildup Good for ongoing maintenance Septic-friendly and manufacturer-recommended Things to be aware of: Results are subtle at first Not a quick fix for existing stains or heavy buildup Works best when used consistently over time Overall: A simple and effective way to maintain your washing machine and help prevent larger issues down the road. It’s not an instant dramatic change, but it feels like a smart and worthwhile habit to keep. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use and helps keep the washer fresh *by A***R on April 29, 2026* I started using these Affresh washing machine cleaner tablets as part of my regular cleaning routine, and they’re very easy to use. You just drop a tablet in and run a cycle, which makes it simple and convenient. After using it, the washer smells much fresher, and it feels cleaner overall, especially if you do a lot of laundry. I like that it’s low effort but still effective for maintaining the machine. It’s a good reminder that washers also need cleaning from time to time. The tablets dissolve well and don’t leave any residue behind. The value pack is also nice since it lasts for multiple uses. One thing to keep in mind is that for heavily built-up machines, you may need to use it more than once to really notice a difference. Overall, it’s a simple and reliable product for keeping your washing machine clean and fresh. ## Frequently Bought Together - Affresh Washing Machine Cleaner, Cleans Front Load and Top Load Washers, Including HE, 5 Tablets - Affresh W10549851 Dishwasher Cleaner 6 Tablets Formulated to Clean Inside All Machine Models, Count - Affresh Garbage Disposal Cleaner, Removes Odor-Causing Residues, 9 Tablets [3 Pack] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1964689-washing-machine-cleaner-helps-power-away-odor-causing-bacteria-grime](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/1964689-washing-machine-cleaner-helps-power-away-odor-causing-bacteria-grime) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kenya* *Store origin: KE* *Last updated: 2026-06-25*